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Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'meticulous'?
ACareless
BPunctilious
CHasty
DCasual
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Punctilious
1. 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail.
2. 'Punctilious' means showing great attention to detail and correct behaviour.
3. Careless / hasty / casual are antonyms; punctilious is the closest synonym.
_Source: KMAT Karnataka 2022 PYQ Q.31_