2004 · Q22
SYNONYMS
Directions (For the following 5 items): Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
22. SLIPSHOD
General EnglishSynonyms
- AVulgar
- BCareless
- CCommonplace
- DRetaliatory
Explanation
SLIPSHOD means careless, sloppy, or lacking attention to detail (as in "slipshod work"). Its closest synonym is CARELESS. "Vulgar" is crude, "commonplace" is ordinary, and "retaliatory" is vengeful — none captures the sense of negligence.