Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Restoring the old temple mural took months of ________ work, as every crack had to be filled by hand.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → painstaking
Complete sentence: Restoring the old temple mural took months of painstaking work, as every crack had to be filled by hand.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) haphazard | done without any order or plan | The books were piled in a haphazard way on the floor. |
| (2) painstaking (answer) | done with great care and effort, paying attention to every small detail (fits filling every crack by hand) | Making the model of the Taj Mahal from matchsticks was painstaking work. |
| (3) perfunctory | done quickly, as a duty, without real care | The clerk gave my form a perfunctory look and stamped it. |
| (4) spontaneous | done suddenly, without planning | The crowd broke into spontaneous applause when the singer arrived. |