Question

Select the synonym for the following word from the options given below:
CONSCIENTIOUS

a) guided by conscience
b) conscious
c) aware
d) ignorant

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘conscientious’ refers to ‘wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly'. This word is usually used as an adjective and the noun form of this word is ‘conscience’.

Complete answer:
In order to fully understand the meaning of the given
word, we have to use it in a sentence.
For example, in the sentence ‘Politicians should try to be more conscientious in their campaign practices’, the word ‘conscientious’ is used as an adjective. It is trying to convey the fact that politicians should become more ethical and caring in their general practices. It refers to the fact that politicians need to be more personable.

Now, we know the exact meaning of the given word. Let’s look at the given options:

a) guided by conscience - The phrase ‘guided by conscience’ refers to ‘being influenced by the sense or consciousness of the moral goodness or blameworthiness of one's own conduct, intentions, or character together with a feeling of obligation to do right or be good’. This phrase has the exact same meaning as the given word. This is the synonym of the given word. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) conscious - The word ‘conscious’ refers to ‘aware of and responding to one's surroundings'. This word has a completely unrelated meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym of ‘conscientious’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) aware - The word ‘aware’ refers to ‘having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact'. This word has a completely unrelated meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym of ‘conscientious’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) ignorant - The word ‘ignorant’ refers to ‘lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated’. This word has a completely unrelated meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym of ‘conscientious’. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Try to understand the exact meaning of the given word. This will help you to find the exact synonym. Look through the given options and then, choose the option that is the closest in meaning to the given word.