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Which word opposite in meaning to the capitalized word best completes the sentence below?

Answer:Although the principal commended the head prefect for being DILIGENT in her academic pursuits, her brother remained notoriously 【lazy】.

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lazy (or indolent / slothful / negligent / idle)
The sentence contrasts the head prefect's commendation for being 'DILIGENT' (hardworking, industrious) with her brother's character using the subordinate conjunction 'Although'. Therefore, the blank requires a word that means lacking effort or disinclined to work, such as 'lazy', 'indolent', or 'slothful'.

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1
Identify the target word and its meaning in context
The target word is 'DILIGENT', which means hardworking, industrious, and showing care in work.
The sentence sets up a contrast between the head prefect and her brother using the conjunction 'Although'.
2
Determine the word opposite in meaning to fill the blank
An appropriate antonym for 'diligent' in an academic context is 'lazy' or 'indolent'.
The sentence contrasts the head prefect's hardworking nature with her brother's notorious lack of effort.

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