Complete the antonym analogy: EPHEMERAL is to PERMANENT as METICULOUS is to ___?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. CARELESS (or SLOPPY)
- Step 1: Ephemeral (short-lived) and Permanent (enduring) are antonyms. Step 2. Meticulous (showing great attention and care) is the antonym of Careless or Sloppy. Answer: CARELESS (or SLOPPY), which is the exact opposite of showing great attention to detail. Why not the others: Thorough and Precise are synonyms of meticulous.
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