Vocabulary & Word Formation Flashcards

Which of the following is an antonym of 'diligent'?

Answer: lazy

'Lazy' is the antonym of 'diligent,' which means hardworking and persistent.

The suffix '-ology' in 'psychology' indicates what?

Answer: the study of

'-ology' comes from Greek and means 'the study of,' so psychology is the study of the mind.

Choose the correctly formed plural: 'The _______ of the company attended the meeting.'

Answer: directors

'Directors' is the simple plural form of 'director,' referring to more than one person.

What does 'benevolent' mean?

Answer: well-meaning and kind

'Benevolent' comes from Latin 'bene' (well) + 'velle' (to wish), meaning kind and generous.

Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?

Answer: Stress can affect your health.

'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence something, as in 'Stress can affect your health.'

The root 'port' in 'transport' and 'import' relates to which meaning?

Answer: to carry

The Latin root 'port' means 'to carry,' seen in words like transport (carry across) and import (carry in).

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Her _______ attitude made everyone feel comfortable'?

Answer: approachable

'Approachable' is the adjective form needed to describe someone's attitude.