Vocabulary Challenge for Wordmasters 2024

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

• Showing indifference to accuracy.

• Being careless and hasty.

• Lacking attention to detail.

• Showing great attention to detail.

Provide a synonym for 'benevolent'.

• selfish

• malevolent

• indifferent

• charitable

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• negligent

• careless

• lazy

• indifferent

Use the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence.

• Smartphones are rarely seen in modern society.

• Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

• The internet is a temporary phenomenon.

• Books have become obsolete in today's world.

What does the prefix 'anti-' mean in the word 'antagonist'?

• for or in favor of

• against or opposite of

• similar or alike

• neutral or indifferent

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ful

• -ing

• -ness

• -ment

What is the relationship between 'speak' and 'speech'?

• The relationship is that 'speak' is the action, and 'speech' is the result of that action.

• 'speech' is the action, and 'speak' is the result

• 'speak' is a synonym for 'speech'

• 'speak' refers to written communication

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ in her explanations.' (options: vague, clear)

• ambiguous

• confusing

• complex

• clear

What does 'cogent' mean in the context of an argument?

• Unclear and confusing.

• Clear, logical, and convincing.

• Weak and unpersuasive.

• Irrelevant and unrelated.

Provide a synonym for 'arduous'.

• difficult

• simple

• straightforward

• easy