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The teacher praised the student for her METICULOUS preparation before the final examination. Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word?

  1. carelessAnswer
  2. B
    thorough
  3. C
    precise
  4. D
    ridiculous

Answer

careless
The word 'meticulous' describes someone who is extremely careful, precise, and painstaking in their work. The term 'careless' denotes a lack of care and attention, making it the correct word opposite in meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contextual meaning of the capitalized word 'METICULOUS'.
'METICULOUS' means showing great attention to detail, being extremely careful and precise.
Understanding the target word's definition is required before determining its antonym.
2
Determine which option provides the exact opposite meaning to 'METICULOUS'.
'careless' means lacking attention, thought, or precision, making it the direct antonym.
An antonym must express the opposing quality of carefulness and precision.

Key Concept

Identifying Antonyms in Sentence Context
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