Vocabulary Mastery Level 9

What is the meaning of the word 'benevolent'?

• Selfish and greedy.

• Kind and charitable.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Hostile and aggressive.

Choose the synonym for 'arduous': a) easy b) difficult c) simple

• challenging

• difficult

• exhausting

• tedious

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• lazy

• negligent

• careless

• indifferent

Use 'meticulous' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The student was meticulous in his exam, rushing through every question.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• to increase

• the same as

• not or opposite of

• to change completely

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• smell

• a) hear

• speak

• touch

What is the meaning of 'candid'?

• Casual and indifferent in attitude.

• Deceptive and misleading in communication.

• Open and honest in expression.

• Reserved and secretive in nature.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Her explanation was very _______.' (options: vague, clear, confusing)

• clear

• simple

• ambiguous

• dull

What does the root 'graph' mean in the word 'autograph'?

• to draw

• to write

• to print

• to erase