Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 5

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• uncomplicated

• difficult

• simple

• easy

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• ample

• plentiful

• copious

• scarce

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

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

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

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

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

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

• dis-

• un-

• non-

• im-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ment

• -ing

• -ful

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

• Synonyms representing similar meanings.

• Words that describe neutral intentions.

• Terms used in a legal context.

• Antonyms representing good and evil intentions.

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

• strict

• indifferent

• unfair

• careless

What does 'resilient' mean in the context of overcoming challenges?

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt to change.

• The ability to ignore difficulties and remain unchanged.

• The tendency to avoid challenges and seek comfort.

• The skill to predict future problems and prevent them.

Provide a sentence using 'candid' that reflects its meaning.

• She gave a candid response about her feelings on the project.

• She was candid about her favorite color.

• Her response was filled with uncertainty.

• He gave a vague answer during the interview.