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Zorluk: KolaySynonyms and Words Nearest in Meaning

The manager praised the accountant for her meticulous record-keeping during the annual audit. Which word is nearest in meaning to the underlined word?

  1. thoroughCevap
  2. B
    careless
  3. C
    hasty
  4. D
    complicated

Cevap

The word nearest in meaning to 'meticulous' is 'thorough'.
The word 'meticulous' means very careful and precise, paying great attention to detail. Therefore, 'thorough' is the word nearest in meaning in this sentence.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The word describes how an accountant handled record-keeping to earn praise during an annual audit.
Context dictates whether a word implies precision, speed, difficulty, or neglect.
2
Define 'meticulous'
'Meticulous' means taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise and thorough.
Determining the accurate contextual definition enables matching with the closest synonym.
3
Evaluate the option choices
'Thorough' best matches 'meticulous' in indicating completeness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Comparing option meanings identifies the correct synonym while eliminating antonyms and unrelated terms.

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Identifying Synonyms in Context
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