Vocabulary Mastery: Chapter 2

What is the definition of the word "meticulous"?

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

• Lacking interest or excitement; dull

• Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

• Causing or likely to cause harm

What does the word "benevolent" mean?

• Well meaning and kindly

• Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

• Showing a lack of respect

• Extremely unpleasant

Define the term "candid".

• Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does

• Truthful and straightforward; frank

• Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

• Lacking interest or excitement; dull

What is the meaning of "ambiguous"?

• Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

• Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

• Causing or likely to cause harm

What does "resilient" mean?

• Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• Lacking interest or excitement; dull

• Showing a lack of respect

• Extremely unpleasant