Vocabulary Challenge for Book 5

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

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

• sluggish

• indifferent

• unmotivated

• hardworking

What is the antonym of 'expand'?

• amplify

• contract

• enlarge

• increase

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

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• 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-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• to increase

• to change completely

• the same as

• not or opposite of

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ly

• -ing

• -ness

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• speak

• hear

• touch

• smell

What does 'contemplate' mean?

• To act without thinking.

• To ignore or dismiss something.

• To speak loudly about a topic.

• To think deeply or consider thoughtfully.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very _______ about her homework.' (options: careless, careful)

• careful

• indifferent

• negligent

• hasty

What is the meaning of 'transform'?

• To destroy completely.

• To change in form or appearance.

• To create something new.

• To maintain the same state.