Directions (): In each of the questions below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.
Conscientious: Nemesis
Incorrect AnswerScrupulous: Slapdash
Correct AnswerObligatory: Scrutinize
Incorrect AnswerSkeptic: Stringent
Incorrect AnswerSloppy: Subservient
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
“Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Therefore, the set of words that consists of its synonym and antonym is “Scrupulous : Slapdash”. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Conscientious means wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Nemesis means the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall.
Scrupulous means (of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
Slapdash means done too hurriedly and carelessly.
Sloppy means careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.
Subservient means prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
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By: Munesh Kumari