Vocabulary Mastery Level 4.4

What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

• To simplify a concept or idea.

• To summarize information briefly.

• To provide more details or to expand on something in a detailed manner.

• To ignore details and focus on the main point.

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

• negligent

• industrious

• unproductive

• slothful

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• copious

• ample

• scarce

• plentiful

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

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

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

• The student was meticulous in his approach to procrastination.

• The gardener was meticulous in planting seeds randomly without a plan.

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

• non-

• dis-

• un-

• anti-

Identify the relationship: 'teacher' is to 'student' as 'doctor' is to what?

• surgeon

• pharmacist

• patient

• nurse

What does the suffix '-ful' indicate when added to a word?

• It denotes a state of being empty or devoid of the root word.

• It signifies a diminutive form of the root word.

• It indicates a lack of the quality of the root word.

• It indicates being full of or characterized by the quality of the root word.

Choose the correct word: 'The weather was so ___ that we decided to stay indoors.' (options: inclement, pleasant)

• sunny

• inclement

• humid

• stormy

What is the meaning of 'benevolent'?

• Kind and well-meaning; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; focused on personal gain.

• Malicious and harmful; intending to cause pain.

Which word is an antonym of 'fragile'?

• delicate

• brittle

• weak

• sturdy