Basic English Vocabulary Challenge

Define the word 'benevolent'.

• Selfish and greedy; unwilling to help others.

• Kind and generous; wishing to do good.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern for others.

• Hostile and aggressive; wishing to cause harm.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

• He was meticulous about his appearance, always dressed in casual clothes.

• She was careless in her research, overlooking many details.

• They were meticulous in their planning, but forgot to execute the plan.

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every detail was accurate.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

• joyful

• sad

• bored

• angry

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• complex

• challenging

• arduous

• easy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Explain the meaning of 'ambiguous'.

• Ambiguous means clear and straightforward.

• Ambiguous refers to a single, definitive meaning.

• Ambiguous means having more than one possible interpretation or meaning.

• Ambiguous is a term used to describe something that is always correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use 'exemplary' in a sentence.

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

• The exemplary book was a bestseller last year.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

• He received an award for his mediocre efforts.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is a synonym for 'quick'?

• fast

• delayed

• lethargic

• slow

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the antonym of 'generous'?

• bountiful

• extravagant

• lavish

• stingy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Define the word 'resilient'.

• Resilient refers to a state of constant struggle and hardship.

• Resilient is defined as being unable to change or adapt.

• Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt well to change.

• Resilient means being inflexible and unyielding.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use 'innovative' in a sentence.

• His innovative ideas were ignored by the team.

• She found the innovative solution to be outdated.

• The company's innovative approach to technology has set it apart from its competitors.

• The innovative design was criticized for being too complex.