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NDA 2021 GAT · English · Antonyms · hard

DILIGENT

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Choose the word most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to: DILIGENT
  1. A. Careful
  2. B. Active
  3. C. Honest
  4. D. Lazy
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Answer: (D) Lazy

'Diligent' means hardworking and careful in effort, so its opposite is 'lazy', someone unwilling to work. 'Careful' and 'active' are near synonyms, and 'honest' concerns truthfulness rather than effort. Always match the sense of effort when answering this item.
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