Correct option is C
The one-word substitute for the given group of words "To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness" is "Procrastinate."
Procrastination refers to the act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions, often due to laziness or a lack of motivation.
The other options do not have the same meaning:
Accelerate means to increase in speed.
Lacerate means to tear or cut deeply.
Recuperate means to recover from an illness or injury.