"Lax" refers to something that is careless, negligent, or not strict.
- "Slack" is the correct synonym, meaning lazy or not tight.
- "Ensure," "servant," and "strive" are unrelated to the meaning of "lax."
"Lax" refers to a lack of strictness or diligence, and "slack" is a synonym for being loose or negligent.
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The manager’s decision to cut staff was met with .......... from the employees, who felt it was unfair and poorly timed.
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The teacher believed that the student’s sudden lack of interest in class was an ..........., as he had always been enthusiastic and attentive.