CELDT CELDT Vocabulary 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is a synonym for 'joyful'?
- Sad
- Happy (Correct answer)
- Angry
- Tired
Correct answer: Happy
Joyful means feeling great happiness, so 'happy' is the closest synonym.
Question 2: What does the word 'enormous' mean?
- Very small
- Very large (Correct answer)
- Very fast
- Very quiet
Correct answer: Very large
Enormous means very large or huge in size.
Question 3: Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The student was _____ about her science project.'
- Enthusiastic (Correct answer)
- Enthusiastically
- Enthusiasm
- Enthusiast
Correct answer: Enthusiastic
An adjective is needed to describe the student, making 'enthusiastic' the correct choice.
Question 4: What is an antonym for 'ancient'?
- Old
- Historic
- Modern (Correct answer)
- Ruined
Correct answer: Modern
Ancient means very old, so its antonym (opposite) is 'modern,' meaning new or current.
Question 5: Which word best describes someone who always tells the truth?
- Deceptive
- Honest (Correct answer)
- Reckless
- Timid
Correct answer: Honest
Honest means truthful and sincere, making it the best descriptor for someone who always tells the truth.
Question 6: What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?
- Very
- Again
- Not (Correct answer)
- Before
Correct answer: Not
The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' so 'unhappy' means not happy.
CELDT CELDT Vocabulary 1
Which word is a synonym for 'joyful'?