Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The teacher praised the student for his diligent work and consistent effort.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. lazy.
Diligent means being sincere. Out of all the options, lazy is the correct synonym as it means not wanting to work.
Other options mean:
frazzle means a condition of fatigue or nervous exhaustion.
persistent means continuing to exist or happen for a long time.
squander means to waste time, money, etc.