Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 20

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• model

• subpar

• ordinary

• mediocre

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• ample

• scarce

• copious

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

• They quickly finished their homework.

• She laughed at the idea of planning ahead.

• She sat quietly by the window to contemplate her future.

• He decided to ignore the problem altogether.

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

• blessed

• not or opposite of fortunate

• lucky

• fortunate

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

• -ful

• -ness

• -ly

• -ing

Which word is a synonym for 'perplexed'?

• confused

• certain

• certainly

• clear

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

• The point of highest tension in a story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The introduction of the main characters.

• The resolution of the story.

What is the meaning of 'meticulous'?

• Showing great attention to detail.

• Showing indifference to quality.

• Being careless and hasty.

• Lacking attention to detail.

Provide an example of how to use 'transform' in a sentence.

• She will transform her homework into a project.

• The car will transform into a truck.

• The caterpillar will transform into a butterfly.

• The dog will transform into a cat.