Vocabulary Challenge for Book 5

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.

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• sluggish

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• realistic

• pessimistic

• confident

• hopeful

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

• He received a medal for his participation in the event.

• The exemplary book was left on the shelf.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

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

• incomplete or lacking

• not or opposite of

• happy or content

• confused or uncertain

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

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

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

• a) hear

• speak

• smell

• touch

What does 'meticulous' mean in the context of work?

• Meticulous indicates a relaxed and informal approach to tasks.

• Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise in work.

• Meticulous refers to a lack of attention to detail.

• Meticulous means being careless and hasty in work.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very _______ about her homework.' (options: a) careless b) meticulous c) indifferent)

• disinterested

• sloppy

• hasty

• meticulous

What is the meaning of 'transform' and how can it be used in a sentence?

• The artist aims to transform the old building into a modern gallery.

• The artist wants to paint the old building blue.

• The artist plans to destroy the old building completely.

• The artist intends to leave the old building as it is.