Vocabulary Skills Quiz

Define the word "benevolent."

• Hostile

• Kind and generous

• Indifferent

• Unpredictable

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "elated" in the sentence: "She was elated when she heard the good news about her promotion."

• Sad

• Angry

• Overjoyed

• Confused

Identify the synonym for the word "abundant."

• Scarce

• Plentiful

• Rare

• Insufficient

Identify the antonym for the word "fragile."

• Delicate

• Brittle

• Sturdy

• Weak

Understand the word origin: The word "aquatic" is derived from the Latin word "aqua." What does "aqua" mean?

• Fire

• Earth

• Water

• Air

Use the word "meticulous" in a sentence.

• He was meticulous in his work, ensuring every detail was perfect.

• She was careless and often made mistakes.

• The room was messy and unorganized.

• He rushed through his tasks without checking.

Recognize the meaning of the word "ambiguous."

• Clear

• Uncertain

• Simple

• Direct

Define the word "resilient."

• Fragile

• Flexible

• Weak

• Stubborn

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" in the sentence: "After the movie ended, a feeling of melancholy lingered in the air."

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Excitement

• Anger

Identify the synonym for the word "diligent."

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Negligent