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Q · Synonyms and Antonyms Hard · 45s
Directions: In the following question, choose the word which is the same in meaning as the given word (bold or bracketed). The officer's (meticulous) attention to detail impressed his superiors.
TopicSynonyms and Antonyms
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyHard
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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‘Meticulous’ means showing great attention to detail.
A) Careless – lacking attention or precision
B) Thorough – complete with attention to detail (Synonym)
C) Quick – fast but not necessarily accurate
D) Lazy – unwilling to work
Final Answer: Option B — Thorough