Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 14

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Carefree and relaxed.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Choose the synonym for 'frigid': cold, warm, hot, mild.

• cold

• scorching

• balmy

• tepid

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• scarce

• plentiful

• ample

• copious

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

• The weather was exquisite, with clouds and rain all day.

• The book was boring and lacked any interesting details.

• The artist created an exquisite painting that captured the beauty of the sunset.

• The chef prepared a simple dish that was easy to make.

What prefix can be added to 'happy' to form a new word?

• over-

• pre-

• un-

• dis-

What is the meaning of 'perplexed'?

• Enlightened or aware.

• Bored or uninterested.

• Excited or thrilled.

• Confused or puzzled.

Choose the correct antonym for 'optimistic': hopeful, pessimistic, cheerful, bright.

• realistic

• sanguine

• content

• pessimistic

In the context of a story, what does 'climax' refer to?

• The turning point of a story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

• The final scene that concludes the story.

• The introduction of characters and setting in the story.

• The resolution of the story where conflicts are resolved.

What suffix can be added to 'create' to form a noun?

• creative

• creation

• creator

• creativity

Identify the relationship between 'teacher' and 'student'.

• Teacher is to Student as Educator is to Learner.

• Teacher is to Student as Coach is to Athlete.

• Teacher is to Student as Boss is to Employee.

• Teacher is to Student as Parent is to Child.