Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 15

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

Provide a synonym for 'ardent'.

• apathetic

• dispassionate

• indifferent

• passionate

What is the antonym of 'meticulous'?

• hasty

• careless

• negligent

• sloppy

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.

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

• He received a medal for his mediocre efforts in the event.

What prefix can be added to 'active' to indicate 'not'?

• dis

• in

• non

• un

Identify the suffix in the word 'remarkable'.

• -able

• -ful

• -ing

• -less

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

• Words that describe neutral intentions.

• Synonyms representing similar meanings.

• Antonyms representing good and evil intentions.

• Terms used in a legal context.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in her grading.' (options: lenient, strict)

• unfair

• careless

• lenient

• indifferent

What does 'transient' mean in the context of a temporary situation?

• Consistent or stable

• Permanent or long-lasting

• Transient means temporary or short-lived.

• Uncertain or unpredictable

Provide a synonym for 'candid' that fits in a formal context.

• deceptive

• forthright

• reserved

• indirect