Question

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the great pyramid of giza is the largest of the ancient egyptian pyramids. when completed around 2560 bce, it stood 481 feet high, as tall as a modern 44 - story building. the great pyramid was the worlds tallest building for more than three thousand years. more than two million huge stone blocks were used to construct it. the builders of the pyramid positioned it meticulously so that it perfectly faces true north. scientists arent sure how the ancient egyptians knew how to place the base. experts also disagree about how those huge blocks were moved into place. they dont even fully understand the design of the inside of the pyramid. more work must be done to solve these mysteries.
what is the meaning of meticulously as used in the passage?
carefully, with attention to detail
with many people pushing
happily, without any hesitation
in a great hurry

Explanation:

The context of the passage is about the Great Pyramid of Giza. The sentence “The builders of the pyramid positioned it meticulously so that it perfectly faces true north” implies a high - level of precision. The result “perfectly faces true north” suggests careful and detailed work. “With many people pushing” is not related to the precision of positioning. “Happily, without any hesitation” and “in a great hurry” do not fit the idea of achieving a perfect orientation.

Answer:

carefully, with attention to detail