Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 10

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To increase or enhance.

• To complicate or confuse.

• To reduce or lessen.

• To ignore or overlook.

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• hardworking

• careless

• negligent

• lazy

What is the antonym of 'vigilant'?

• attentive

• watchful

• careful

• negligent

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

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

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

• Their work was criticized for lacking creativity.

• He received a medal for his participation in the event.

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

• The prefix 'un-' indicates negation.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a time period.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a location.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a quantity.

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

• -ful

• -ness

• -ing

• -ly

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• charitable

• selfish

• indifferent

What does 'candid' mean in the context of a conversation?

• Reserved and quiet.

• Formal and structured.

• Open and honest.

• Deceptive and misleading.

Provide a sentence using 'meticulous' that demonstrates its meaning.

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring that every source was accurately cited.

• They were meticulous in their planning, forgetting important details.

• He was meticulous about his appearance, wearing mismatched clothes.

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

What is the meaning of 'reiterate' and how can it be used in a discussion?

• To ignore a point made in a discussion.

• To say or do something again for emphasis or clarity.

• To introduce a new topic in the discussion.

• To summarize a conversation briefly.