Vocabulary Challenge: Lesson 12

What does the word 'diligent' mean?

• Lazy and unmotivated.

• Careless and indifferent.

• Inconsistent and unreliable.

• Hardworking and industrious.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• subpar

• mediocre

• ordinary

• model

What is the antonym of 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• scarce

• copious

• ample

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

• He decided to ignore the problem completely.

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

• They quickly finished their homework without thinking.

• She laughed at the idea of planning her life.

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

• Negation or the opposite of fortunate.

• A prefix indicating time.

• A prefix that means very fortunate.

• A synonym for fortunate.

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

• -ly

• -ing

• -ness

• -ful

Which word is related to 'benevolent'?

• selfish

• charitable

• indifferent

• malicious

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

• clear

• confusing

• dull

• simple

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

• It suggests they are often careless and overlook details.

• It indicates they work quickly without concern for accuracy.

• It means they prefer to delegate tasks to others rather than do them themselves.

• It implies that they are very careful and pay great attention to detail.

Provide an example of a sentence using the word 'resilient' correctly.

• She was resilient to the cold weather and stayed outside.

• The resilient tree fell during the storm.

• Despite facing numerous challenges, the community remained resilient and rebuilt their homes stronger than before.

• His resilient attitude made him ignore the problem.