Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase from the given options which is most similar in meaning to the key word.

Scrupulous

  1. punctilious

  2. fault-finding

  3. niggling

  4. totally selfish
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Explanation

Scrupulous means having moral integrity, being thorough, and paying great attention to details. Punctilious means showing great attention to detail, which is the closest synonym among the options. Niggling is too petty, while fault-finding and selfish don't capture the positive sense of scrupulous.

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