Vocabulary Mastery: Week 8

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• difficult

• straightforward

• simple

• easy

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• negligent

• indifferent

• lazy

• careless

Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence.

• He was meticulous about his appearance, always wearing the latest fashion.

• The project was completed in a meticulous manner, but it lacked creativity.

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

• She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every detail was accurate.

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

• dis-

• non-

• un-

• anti-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ing

• -ness

• -ful

• -ment

Which word is related to 'audible'?

• visual

• tactile

• olfactory

• sound

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

• Permanent or everlasting.

• Consistent or stable.

• Temporary or short-lived.

• Occasional or infrequent.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• ordinary

• model

• subpar

• mediocre

What is the antonym of 'optimistic'?

• realistic

• hopeful

• confident

• pessimistic