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In­dus­tri­ous

[in-DUH-stree-uhs]

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Hint 1.

Even if you’re not totally clear about the meaning of “industrious,” you are probably familiar with the word “industry.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Clearly, Ted was the more industrious of the two builders. He was able to complete the construction of his building in a quarter of the time it took Randolph’s team.”

What is the best definition of industrious?

A.

Level-headed and easy to cooperate with


B.

Meticulous to the point of being perfectionistic


C.

Consistently hardworking and diligent


D.

Highly skilled at building fine things


Hint 1.

Even if you’re not totally clear about the meaning of “industrious,” you are probably familiar with the word “industry.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Clearly, Ted was the more industrious of the two builders. He was able to complete the construction of his building in a quarter of the time it took Randolph’s team.”

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