Vocabulary Mastery: Lesson 14

What does the word 'abundant' mean?

• Moderate or average

• Scarce or insufficient

• Rare or uncommon

• Plentiful or more than enough.

Provide a synonym for 'diligent'.

• lazy

• negligent

• hardworking

• careless

What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

• brittle

• weak

• delicate

• sturdy

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

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

• The student was meticulous in his exam, rushing through every question.

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

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

What prefix can be added to 'possible' to indicate something that cannot happen?

• dis-

• im-

• non-

• un-

Identify the suffix in the word 'happiness'.

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ly

What is the relationship between 'benevolent' and 'malevolent'?

• Synonyms representing similar meanings.

• Antonyms representing good and harmful intentions.

• Terms used in legal contexts.

• Words describing neutral intentions.

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

• strict

• unfair

• careless

• indifferent

What does 'contemplate' mean in the context of thinking deeply?

• To make a quick decision without thought.

• To think deeply about something.

• To express an opinion loudly.

• To ignore something completely.

Provide a synonym for 'exemplary'.

• model

• subpar

• ordinary

• mediocre