Vocabulary Challenge for u4w5

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• lazy

• negligent

• careless

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• confident

• hopeful

• realistic

• pessimistic

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

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

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

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

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

What does the prefix 'un-' indicate when added to a word?

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a diminutive form of a word.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates negation or the opposite of a word.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a past tense of a word.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a superlative form of a word.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ness

• -ful

• -ly

What is the relationship between 'happy' and 'joyful'?

• Terms used to describe sadness.

• Synonyms that describe positive emotional states, with 'joyful' being a more intense form of 'happy'.

• Antonyms that describe negative emotional states.

• Words that describe physical sensations.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in grading the papers.' (options: lenient, strict)

• careless

• hasty

• lenient

• indifferent

What does 'transient' mean in the context of a temporary situation?

• Consistent or stable

• Permanent or long-lasting

• Transient means temporary or short-lived.

• Uncertain or unpredictable

Provide a synonym for 'dismal'.

• bright

• cheerful

• bleak

• joyful