Vocabulary Mastery: Week 9

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• difficult

• straightforward

• simple

• easy

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• lazy

• indifferent

• careful

• meticulous

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every detail was accurate.

• The project was completed in a meticulous manner, but it lacked creativity.

• She was meticulous in her cooking, often burning the food.

• He was meticulous about his appearance, always wearing the latest fashion.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to indicate 'not'?

• anti-

• un-

• non-

• dis-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ly

• -ing

What is the relationship between 'speak' and 'speech'?

• 'speak' and 'speech' are unrelated terms

• The relationship is that 'speech' is the noun form of the verb 'speak'.

• 'speak' is a synonym for 'speech'

• 'speech' is the past tense of 'speak'

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was very (inclement/clemency) today.'

• favorable

• leniency

• inclement

• mild

What does 'ubiquitous' mean in the context of technology?

• Exclusively used in advanced technologies.

• Limited to specific locations or devices.

• Present everywhere or in many places simultaneously.

• Only available during certain times.

Provide an example of a word that has a similar meaning to 'exemplary'.

• subpar

• model

• mediocre

• ordinary