9th Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

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

• sluggish

• unmotivated

• hardworking

• indifferent

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• ample

• copious

• plentiful

• scarce

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

• The student was meticulous in his approach to procrastination.

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

• He was meticulous about his messy room, leaving clothes everywhere.

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

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

• the same as

• to increase

• not or opposite of

• to change completely

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

• -ness

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• hear

• smell

• touch

• speak

What does 'concur' mean?

• To agree or have the same opinion.

• To confuse or mislead someone.

• To ignore or dismiss a statement.

• To disagree or have a different opinion.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The teacher was very ___ in grading the papers.' a) lenient b) strict c) indifferent

• unfair

• hasty

• careless

• strict

What is the meaning of 'ambiguous' in the context of language?

• Being difficult to understand due to complexity.

• Having a single clear meaning.

• Having multiple meanings or interpretations.

• Having a fixed definition without variations.