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Difficulty: MediumAntonym Distractor Elimination

The maintenance crew performed a meticulous inspection of the engine components prior to the mission. Which of the following words most nearly means the same as meticulous?

  1. A
    careless
  2. B
    ridiculous
  3. thoroughAnswer
  4. D
    suspicious

Answer

thorough
The word 'meticulous' describes taking extreme care and showing thorough attention to every detail. In this context, conducting a detailed inspection of engine parts directly aligns with 'thorough'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the target word and sentence context
The target word 'meticulous' describes an inspection performed carefully and precisely to ensure flight readiness.
Understanding the contextual meaning establishes the positive, detail-oriented definition required.
2
Evaluate answer choices and eliminate distractors
Eliminate the direct antonym ('careless'), the phonetic lookalike ('ridiculous'), and the mismatched connotation ('suspicious').
Standardized tests frequently present polar opposites as traps to catch test-takers rushing under time pressure.
3
Select the matching synonym
'Thorough' matches the meaning of comprehensive and detail-oriented examination.
Both words denote paying extreme care and attention to every detail.

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