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    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold word in

    a sentence. When asked how he was, He displayed a distinct tendency to long-winded speeches.
    A boring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B repetitive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C circumlocutory Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D hyperbolic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Long-winded" refers to speech that is unnecessarily lengthy or wordy. "Circumlocutory" means speaking in a roundabout or indirect way, which matches the description.

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