Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 9

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• mediocre

• ordinary

• model

• subpar

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• ample

• plentiful

• copious

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

• He was meticulous about his messy room, leaving clothes everywhere.

• The student was meticulous in his exam, guessing all the answers.

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

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

What does the prefix 'un-' indicate in the word 'unfortunate'?

• A synonym for fortunate.

• A prefix indicating time.

• Negation or the opposite of fortunate.

• A prefix indicating size.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

Which word is a synonym for 'perplexed'?

• certainly

• clear

• confused

• certain

In the context of a story, what does 'climax' refer to?

• The turning point of a story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

• The introduction of characters and setting in the story.

• The final scene that concludes the story.

• The resolution of the story where conflicts are resolved.

What is the relationship between 'educate' and 'education'?

• 'Educate' refers to a place; 'education' refers to a person.

• 'Education' is the action; 'educate' is the result.

• 'Educate' is the action; 'education' is the result.

• 'Educate' and 'education' are synonyms.

Provide an example of how to use 'resilient' in a sentence.

• She was resilient in her decision to quit her job.

• Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained resilient and continued to pursue her goals.

• The resilient flowers wilted in the heat.

• He found it hard to be resilient after the loss.