Vocabulary Mastery: Week 7

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Provide a synonym for 'benevolent'.

• malevolent

• charitable

• indifferent

• selfish

What is the antonym of 'arduous'?

• easy

• strenuous

• challenging

• difficult

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

• The student was meticulous in his approach to procrastination.

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

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

• The gardener was meticulous in planting seeds randomly without a plan.

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

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a quantity.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a location.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates a time period.

• The prefix 'un-' indicates negation.

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness' and explain its meaning.

• -ness

• -ing

• -ly

• -ful

Which word is related to 'audible'?

• visual

• tactile

• olfactory

• sound

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

• Permanent or everlasting.

• Consistent and unchanging.

• Occasional or sporadic.

• Temporary or short-lived.

Provide a sentence using 'exemplary' that demonstrates its meaning.

• Her performance was average and did not stand out.

• He received a participation trophy for his efforts.

• Their work was criticized for lacking originality.

• Her exemplary performance in the competition earned her a scholarship.

What is the relationship between 'construct' and 'destruct'?

• Construct means to destroy, while destruct means to create.

• Construct and destruct are unrelated terms in different contexts.

• Construct and destruct are opposites; one means to build, the other to break down.

• Construct and destruct are synonyms; both refer to building.