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NDA 2 2024 GAT, question 3

Topic: Antonyms

Directions · Q1 to Q5

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.

Q3

She performed all her duties conscientiously

  1. (a) assiduously
  2. (b) carelesslyCorrect answer
  3. (c) painstakingly
  4. (d) scrupulously

Solution.

Answer: (b) carelessly

  1. Conscientiously means carefully and with a sense of duty.
  2. Carelessly reverses that meaning.
  3. Assiduously, painstakingly and scrupulously all suggest careful effort.