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I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously, arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil separately.

What is the most likely meaning of "scrupulous" based on the context clues in this sentence?

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O haphazardly

O quickly

O carefully

O randomly

The most likely meaning of "scrupulous" based on the context clues in this sentence is "carefully".