Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 16

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• mediocre

• subpar

• ordinary

• model

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• scarce

• copious

• ample

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

• She sat by the window to contemplate her future and the choices she needed to make.

• He decided to contemplate the weather before going outside.

• They contemplated the recipe while cooking dinner.

• She contemplated her favorite book on the shelf.

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

• A synonym for fortunate.

• Negation or the opposite of fortunate.

• A prefix that means very fortunate.

• A prefix indicating time.

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 resolution of the story where conflicts are resolved.

• The final scene that concludes the story.

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

• The introduction of characters and setting in the story.

What is the meaning of 'meticulous'?

• Lacking attention to detail.

• Showing indifference to quality.

• Showing great attention to detail.

• Being careless and hasty.

Provide an example of how 'transform' can be used in a sentence.

• The artist aims to transform the old building into a modern gallery.

• The teacher will transform the classroom into a library.

• The chef decided to transform the recipe into a dessert.

• The gardener plans to transform the lawn into a vegetable patch.