Vocabulary Skills Assessment

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• hardworking

• careless

• negligent

• lazy

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• realistic

• confident

• hopeful

• pessimistic

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

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every detail was accurate and thoroughly checked.

• The artist was meticulous in his brush strokes, creating a messy canvas.

• She was meticulous in her cooking, always burning the food.

• He was meticulous about his weekend plans, often forgetting important details.

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

• The prefix 'un-' indicates negation.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a positive meaning.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a change in tense.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a type of emotion.

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

• -ing

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

Which word is related to 'audible'?

• sound

• tactile

• olfactory

• visual

What does 'transient' mean in the context of time?

• Permanent or everlasting.

• Irrelevant or unrelated.

• Temporary or short-lived.

• Consistent or stable.

Provide a synonym for 'abundant'.

• ample

• scarce

• limited

• meager

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• weak

• sturdy

• delicate

• brittle