Synonym of DILIGENT — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Synonym of DILIGENT: Choose the word closest in meaning to DILIGENT: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time target: 35 seconds
Question
Choose the word closest in meaning to DILIGENT:
Options
- Hardworking
- Lazy
- Cheerful
- Wealthy
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Hardworking
Worked solution
- Diligent means showing steady and careful effort.
- Hardworking matches it.
Answer: Hardworking.
The idea
Substitute each option back into a sentence with the word. Only the right one leaves the meaning intact.
Shortcut. The noun diligence, as in 'due diligence', means careful and steady effort, so diligent means hardworking.
Common trap. "Cheerful" — a positive word that fits praise of a good student, but it says nothing about effort.