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    Question

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word

    in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The archaeologist’s __________(meticulous) research uncovered details that had been overlooked for centuries.
    A Hasty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Careful Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Brief Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Inaccurate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "meticulous" refers to being extremely careful and paying attention to small details.
    Careful is the best synonym because it captures the sense of thoroughness and attention to detail implied by meticulous.
    Hasty, brief, and inaccurate all suggest the opposite of thoroughness, meaning they do not match the intended meaning of meticulous.
    Therefore, option 2 is the correct synonym.

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