Fastidious
hardfa-STID-ee-us
adjective
Definition
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
Examples
“He was fastidious about cleanliness in the kitchen.”
“Her fastidious nature made her an excellent editor.”
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GRE Tip
Fastidious is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "meticulous" or "scrupulous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "slovenly".
Related GRE Words
scrupulous
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details
conscientious
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work properly
painstaking
Done with or employing great care and thoroughness
meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
thorough
Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
methodical
Done according to a systematic or established procedure
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