Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

To keep postponing doing a task later because you’re lazy

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  1. Procrastinate
  2. Multi-task
  3. Leave
  4. Diligent

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Option 1 : Procrastinate
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The correct answer is 'procrastinate'.

Key Points

  •  We need to substitute one word for 'To keep postponing doing a task later because you’re lazy' from the given options :
  • Let's explore the meanings:
    • Procrastinate means putting off till another day or time, doing something that you should do because you do not want to do it. (जी चुराना, टालना)
    • Multi-task means doing several different jobs at the same time. (बहु कार्य)
    • Leave means go away from; depart from permanently. (स्थायी रूप से प्रस्थान करना)
    • Diligent means showing care and effort in your work or duties. (परिश्रमी, सावधान और कर्मठ)
  • From the given meanings of the given options, only 'Procrastinate' is the one-word substitute for the given group of words.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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