Vocabulary Mastery Challenge

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

Provide a synonym for 'benevolent'.

• selfish

• malevolent

• indifferent

• charitable

What is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

• charitable

• kind-hearted

• malevolent

• generous

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

• The benevolent woman donated her time and resources to help the less fortunate.

• She was benevolent only towards her friends and ignored strangers.

• The benevolent cat chased away the birds from the garden.

• The benevolent man refused to help anyone in need.

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

• neutral feeling

• very happy

• somewhat sad

• not happy

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ment

• -ness

• -ing

• -ful

What is the relationship between 'happy' and 'happiness'?

• 'Happy' is an adjective; 'happiness' is the noun form representing the state of being happy.

• 'Happy' and 'happiness' are synonyms with the same meaning.

• 'Happy' is a verb; 'happiness' is an adverb.

• 'Happy' is a noun; 'happiness' is the verb form.

Choose the correct word: 'The teacher was very ___ (benevolent/benevolently) towards her students.'

• benevolent

• benevolentness

• benevolently

• benevolence

What does the word 'meticulous' mean?

• Lacking attention to detail.

• Being careless and hasty.

• Showing indifference to quality.

• Showing great attention to detail.

Provide a synonym for 'meticulous'.

• hasty

• careful

• sloppy

• careless