Advanced Vocabulary Challenge

Occasionally present; sporadic.

Present everywhere; widespread.

Rarely found; uncommon.

Limited to specific areas; localized.

careless

careful

hasty

sloppy

malevolent

generous

charitable

kind-hearted

The chef prepared a cogent meal that delighted the guests.

His cogent behavior was a distraction during the meeting.

The lawyer presented a cogent argument that convinced the jury of her client's innocence.

She wrote a cogent novel that was difficult to understand.

beside

for

with

against or opposite

-ing

-ness

-ly

-ful

negligent

careless

hardworking

lazy

lasting for a long time

permanent and unchanging

temporary but significant

lasting for a very short time

I compared the height of the mountains to the depth of the ocean.

I arranged the furniture in the room without considering the layout.

I juxtaposed the vibrant colors of the sunset with the dull gray of the storm clouds.

The artist used a single color to paint the entire canvas.

to destroy

to doubt

to believe

to create