Essential Vocabulary for Graduates

What does the word 'ubiquitous' mean?

• Rarely found; uncommon.

• Occasionally present; sporadic.

• Present everywhere; widespread.

• Limited to specific areas; localized.

Provide a synonym for 'meticulous'.

• sloppy

• hasty

• careful

• carefree

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• charitable

• kind-hearted

• generous

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

• The candid photos captured the beauty of the landscape.

• Her candid approach to the situation was met with skepticism.

• He gave a candid performance that left the audience in awe.

• Her candid remarks about the project helped us identify the issues we needed to address.

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in the word 'antagonist'?

• with

• beside

• for

• against or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

What is the relationship between 'empathy' and 'sympathy'?

• Empathy is a form of sympathy that requires no emotional connection.

• Empathy and sympathy are the same thing.

• Sympathy involves sharing feelings, while empathy is about pity.

• Empathy is the ability to understand and share feelings, while sympathy is feeling pity for someone else's misfortune.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in her feedback.' (options: candid, ambiguous)

• candid

• vague

• harsh

• indifferent

What does 'diligent' imply about a person's work ethic?

• A diligent person avoids hard work and prefers to take shortcuts.

• A diligent person works only when they feel like it.

• A diligent person has a strong work ethic characterized by hard work, attention to detail, and persistence.

• A diligent person is easily distracted and lacks focus.

Provide an example of a sentence using the word 'resilient' correctly.

• His resilient attitude made him a poor listener.

• The resilient tree fell during the storm.

• She was resilient to the cold weather.

• Despite facing numerous challenges, the resilient community came together to rebuild their homes.