Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 18 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Procrastinate

Key Points

Procrastinate means to delay or postpone something, especially out of laziness or carelessness. (किसी चीज़ में देरी करना या स्थगित करना, विशेषकर आलस्य या लापरवाही के कारण)
It is a verb and can be used in sentences like "I always procrastinate when it comes to studying for exams."
The word comes from the Latin word "procrastinare" which means "to put off until tomorrow."
Other synonyms for procrastinate include delay, postpone, defer, and dilly-dally.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

Accelerate means to increase the speed or rate of something. (किसी चीज़ की गति या दर बढ़ाना)
Lacerate means to tear or cut deeply, usually referring to flesh or skin. (गहराई से फाड़ना या काटना, आमतौर पर मांस या त्वचा का जिक्र होता है)
Recuperate means to recover from illness or injury. (बीमारी या चोट से उबरना)