Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Delinquent”?

Delinquent means guilty of an offence; criminal.

• Correct answer - criminal: it has the same meaning as Delinquent.
• careless: not taking care - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delinquent.
• delicate: fragile - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delinquent.
• intelligent: clever - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delinquent.