Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 19

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Quick and hasty.

• Hardworking and industrious.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Lazy and unmotivated.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• model

• mediocre

• ordinary

• subpar

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• copious

• ample

• plentiful

• scarce

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

• They laughed together, contemplating nothing serious.

• She decided to ignore her problems instead of contemplating them.

• He quickly glanced at the book without contemplating its content.

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

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

• very fortunate

• not fortunate

• always fortunate

• somewhat fortunate

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

• -ing

• -ly

• -ful

• -ness

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• indifferent

• malicious

• charitable

• selfish

What does 'meticulous' imply about someone's work habits?

• It suggests they are hasty and careless in their work habits.

• It indicates they are indifferent and unorganized in their work habits.

• It implies that they are careful and detail-oriented in their work habits.

• It means they are overly relaxed and unconcerned about details in their work.

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

• indifferent

• careless

• hasty

• meticulous

What is the meaning of 'resilient' in the context of overcoming challenges?

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

• The ability to ignore difficulties.

• The skill to manipulate situations for personal gain.

• The tendency to avoid challenges altogether.