Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 15

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To complicate or confuse.

• To increase or enhance.

• To reduce or lessen.

• To ignore or overlook.

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• negligent

• hardworking

• lazy

• careless

What is the antonym of 'frugal'?

• extravagant

• economical

• thrifty

• sparing

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

• The exemplary book was poorly written and hard to follow.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

• His exemplary attitude led to multiple complaints from peers.

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

What does the prefix 'un-' signify in the word 'unruly'?

• A synonym for the root word.

• Negation or the opposite of the root word.

• Affirmation of the root word.

• A grammatical tense of the root word.

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

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

• -ness

Which word is a synonym for 'meticulous'?

• careless

• hasty

• sloppy

• thorough

In what context would you use the word 'reiterate'?

• To emphasize or repeat a statement for clarity.

• To conclude a presentation.

• To introduce a new topic.

• To summarize a previous discussion.

What is the relationship between 'benevolent' and 'malevolent'?

• Words that describe neutral intentions.

• Synonyms representing similar meanings.

• Antonyms representing good and evil intentions.

• Terms related to kindness and cruelty.

Define 'transient' and use it in a sentence.

• The transient beauty of the sunset captivated everyone.

• The transient sound of the bell echoed through the hall.

• The transient weight of the package made it easy to carry.

• The transient nature of the storm left the streets dry within an hour.