U4W3 Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Hostile and aggressive.

• Kind and charitable.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Selfish and greedy.

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• negligent

• hardworking

• lazy

• careless

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• hopeful

• confident

• pessimistic

• realistic

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

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

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

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

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

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

• The prefix 'un-' signifies a specific time period related to a word.

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

• The prefix 'un-' indicates enhancement or improvement of a word.

• The prefix 'un-' denotes a geographical location associated with a word.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

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

• Antonyms with no relation.

• Words that describe sadness.

• Different words with the same meaning.

• Synonyms with slight differences in intensity.

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

• indifferent

• strict

• careless

• unfair

What does the word 'ambiguous' imply about a statement?

• A statement that is always true.

• A statement that can have multiple interpretations.

• A statement that is clearly defined.

• A statement that is irrelevant to the topic.

Provide a synonym for 'detrimental'.

• beneficial

• supportive

• advantageous

• harmful