Choose the synonym of the given word:
PUNCTILIOUS

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Prude

answer is C.

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Option A “prude” is a person who's extremely modest and proper in speech, conduct, and geste
. For e.g, ‘a prude
woman ’.
This isn't the reverse of the given word. Therefore, option ‘a' is incorrect.
Option B: “Wistful” is having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful craving. This isn't the reverse of the given word. For e.g., ‘ She smiled but it was wistful, maybe indeed sad. Therefore, option B is incorrect.
Option C: "Scrupulous” is an adjective which means showing great attention to detail, incredibly careful and precise. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
For e.g., ‘ The trip involved scrupulous planning. ’
Option D: “Skittish” means to warrant courage or tone- confidence. This isn't the reverse of the given word.
For e.g., ‘ He was too skittish to ask for what he wanted. Therefore, the option is incorrect.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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