Vocabulary Mastery for English 3

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Indifferent and apathetic; showing no interest.

• Hostile and aggressive; promoting conflict.

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Selfish and greedy; lacking compassion.

Choose the synonym for 'happy': a) sad b) joyful c) angry

• disappointed

• bored

• joyful

• frustrated

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

• lazy

• negligent

• careless

• indifferent

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

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

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

• not or opposite of

• a state of joy

• happy or content

• to make happy

Identify the suffix in the word 'carelessness'.

• less

• care

• nesses

• ness

Which word is related to 'audible'? a) hear b) see c) taste

• speak

• smell

• hear

• touch

What does 'ambiguous' mean in the context of language?

• Being difficult to understand due to complexity.

• Having a single clear meaning.

• Having a fixed definition that cannot change.

• Having multiple possible interpretations or meanings.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She was very ___ about her plans.' a) vague b) clear c) uncertain

• clear

• ambiguous

• decisive

• specific

What is the meaning of the root 'graph' in the word 'autograph'?

• to erase

• to write

• to draw

• to read