Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist's discovery was a significant __________ in the field of genetics.

• breakthrough

• breakdown

• fake

• mistake

Which word is a synonym for "abundant"?

• scarce

• plentiful

• limited

• rare

Complete the sentence with the correct word: The teacher encouraged her students to think __________ and come up with innovative solutions.

• critically

• vaguely

• carelessly

• blindly

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to "diligent":

• hardworking

• lazy

• careful

• attentive

Fill in the blank: The novel was set in a __________ time, which made it fascinating to read.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: He showed great __________ in overcoming the challenges he faced.

• resilience

• reluctance

• indifference

• negligence

Which word means "to make something easier"?

• complicate

• facilitate

• hinder

• obstruct

Fill in the blank: The committee reached a __________ decision after hours of discussion.

Select the word that best fits the sentence: She has a __________ interest in classical music, attending concerts regularly.

• fleeting

• profound

• shallow

• casual

Choose the word that is synonymous with "expensive":

• costly

• cheap

• affordable

• reasonable