Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 2

What does the word 'abundant' mean?

• Difficult to obtain or hard to find.

• Existing in large quantities; plentiful.

• Occasionally found or rare.

• Scarce or limited in quantity.

Choose the synonym for 'diligent': a) lazy b) hardworking c) careless

• indifferent

• sluggish

• hardworking

• unmotivated

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• confident

• realistic

• pessimistic

• hopeful

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

• He decided to ignore the problem entirely.

• They quickly finished their homework.

• She laughed at the idea of planning ahead.

• She sat quietly by the window to contemplate her future.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to indicate 'not happy'?

• dis-

• anti-

• un-

• non-

Which word is related to 'benevolent': a) kind b) cruel c) indifferent?

• apathetic

• hostile

• kind

• selfish

What does 'rejuvenate' mean in the context of energy?

• To maintain the same energy without change.

• To increase fatigue and exhaustion.

• To drain energy levels completely.

• To restore or revitalize energy levels.

Identify the suffix in the word 'carelessness'.

• ness

• nesses

• less

• care

What is a word that means the opposite of 'expand'?

• enlarge

• increase

• amplify

• contract

Use 'meticulous' in a context that demonstrates its meaning.

• The student was meticulous in his homework, completing it in a rush without checking.

• He was meticulous in his speech, often using slang and informal language.

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

• The chef was meticulous about the recipe, but forgot to add salt.