Vocabulary Builder

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Instructions: Expand your word knowledge! Can you pick the correct definition for these interesting words?

1.
What does the word 'ephemeral' mean?
A
Highly respected
B
Lasting for a very short time
C
Extremely large
D
Related to outer space
2.
What does the word 'ubiquitous' mean?
A
Extremely rare
B
Highly dangerous
C
Found everywhere
D
Very mysterious
3.
What does the word 'benevolent' mean?
A
Well-meaning and kindly
B
Clever and witty
C
Angry and hostile
D
Shy and reserved
4.
What does the word 'resilient' mean?
A
Easily broken
B
Very quiet and shy
C
Extremely old
D
Able to recover quickly from difficulties
5.
What does the word 'pragmatic' mean?
A
Overly emotional
B
Dealing with things in a practical way
C
Extremely artistic
D
Very talkative
6.
What does the word 'eloquent' mean?
A
Physically graceful
B
Unable to speak clearly
C
Fluent and persuasive in speech or writing
D
Very quiet
7.
What does the word 'meticulous' mean?
A
Extremely fast
B
Very musical
C
Careless and sloppy
D
Showing great attention to detail
8.
What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
A
Extremely greedy
B
Fond of company and sociable
C
Very tall
D
Preferring to be alone
9.
What does the word 'candid' mean?
A
Truthful and straightforward
B
Sweet like candy
C
Secretive and dishonest
D
Running for political office
10.
What does the word 'tenacious' mean?
A
Extremely lazy
B
Easily frightened
C
Very gentle
D
Tending to keep a firm hold or persist
11.
What does the word 'amiable' mean?
A
Easily amused
B
Unfriendly and cold
C
Friendly, pleasant, and likable
D
Very ambitious
12.
What does the word 'prudent' mean?
A
Extremely rude
B
Acting with care and thought for the future
C
Being overly proud
D
Very old-fashioned
13.
What does the word 'vivacious' mean?
A
Attractively lively and animated
B
Dull and boring
C
Extremely loud
D
Very hungry
14.
What does the word 'diligent' mean?
A
Extremely brave
B
Very intelligent
C
Having or showing care in one's work
D
Lazy and careless
15.
What does the word 'astute' mean?
A
Extremely quiet
B
Very rude and blunt
C
Having sharp judgment and insight
D
Physically strong

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