Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
A conscientious worker is always admired by his employers.

• A. obedient
• B. punctilious
• C. skillful
• D. careful

Answer 1

The correct option is B punctilious

Option B: 'Conscientious' means 'wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly'.

'Punctilious' means 'showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour, thorough with one's work'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Obedient' means 'doing what you have been told to do, usually by someone in authority'.

Option C: 'Skillful' means 'good at doing something'.

Option D: 'Careful' means 'avoiding potential danger, cautious'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'conscientious'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.