Antonyms — Identify the best opposite of ‘‘REMISS’’ (work ethic: negligent vs. careful/dutiful).

Difficulty: Easy

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

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