Exploring Vocabulary: Word Within a Word

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

• a state of joy

• happy or content

• not or opposite of

• to make happy

Provide a synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• selfish

• charitable

• indifferent

• malevolent

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• careless

• negligent

• lazy

• indifferent

Use the word 'contemplate' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• He decided to contemplate the weather before going outside.

• They contemplated the recipe while cooking dinner.

• She sat by the window to contemplate her future and the choices she needed to make.

• She contemplated her favorite book on the shelf.

What does the suffix '-tion' indicate in the word 'creation'?

• The state of being created.

• A synonym for invention.

• A type of material used in art.

• The action or process of creating.

Identify the root word in 'disagree' and explain its meaning.

• agreeable

• disagree

• agreement

• agree

Which word is a synonym for 'rapid'?

• lethargic

• slow

• sluggish

• swift

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

• during

• between

• after

• before

Use the word 'meticulous' in a context that illustrates its meaning.

• The student was meticulous in his approach to studying, often skipping meals to focus on his notes.

• The artist was meticulous in her work, spending hours perfecting every brushstroke to ensure the painting was flawless.

• The chef was meticulous in choosing the freshest ingredients for his dishes.

• The gardener was meticulous in watering the plants, ensuring they received just the right amount of sunlight.

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• pessimistic

• confident

• realistic

• hopeful