From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The Principal warned the final-year students about the consequences of procrastination.
- haste
-
delay
- protesting
- rioting
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
"Procrastination" refers to the act of delaying or postponing something, so "delay" is the word nearest in meaning.