Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 19

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Careless and indifferent.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• subpar

• mediocre

• model

• ordinary

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• copious

• scarce

• plentiful

• ample

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

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

What prefix can be added to 'possible' to indicate something that cannot happen?

• non

• im

• dis

• un

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

What is the relationship between 'benevolent' and 'malevolent'?

• Terms related to kindness and generosity.

• Antonyms representing good and evil intentions.

• Words that describe neutral intentions.

• Synonyms representing similar meanings.

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

• strict

• indifferent

• careless

• unfair

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

• Temporary or short-lived.

• Permanent or long-lasting.

• Occasional or sporadic.

• Uncertain or unpredictable.

Provide a sentence using 'innovative' that demonstrates its meaning.

• The innovative plan failed to attract any investors.

• The innovative design was criticized for being too traditional.

• Her innovative cooking style is just a mix of old recipes.

• The company's innovative approach to renewable energy has set a new standard in the industry.