Antonyms — Identify the best opposite of ‘‘REMISS’’ (work ethic: negligent vs. careful/dutiful).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AForgetful
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BWatchful
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CDutiful
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DHarmful
Answer
Correct Answer: Dutiful
Explanation
Given data
- Adjective: REMISS = negligent; careless in performance of duty
- Options: Forgetful; Watchful; Dutiful; Harmful
Concept/ApproachThe opposite of negligence is conscientious duty. ‘‘Dutiful’’ captures the sense of careful, responsible attention to one’s obligations.
Why others are not correctForgetful: memory lapse; not a direct antonym to negligence.Watchful: alert; close but not as precise as duty-bound ‘‘dutiful’’.Harmful: causing damage; unrelated axis.
Final AnswerDutiful