Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 9

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• easy

• simple

• difficult

• straightforward

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• indifferent

• careless

• negligent

• lazy

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

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

• The student was meticulous in his exam, rushing through every question.

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

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

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to indicate the opposite?

• un-

• dis-

• anti-

• non-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ing

• -ness

• -ment

Which word is related to 'audible'?

• sound

• tactile

• visual

• olfactory

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

• Temporary or short-lived.

• Consistent or stable.

• Irrelevant or unrelated.

• Permanent or everlasting.

Provide a synonym for 'candid'.

• reserved

• frank

• guarded

• deceitful

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• confident

• hopeful

• pessimistic

• realistic