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    Question

    Choose the alternative which can replace the bold word

    without changing the meaning of the sentence. The minister's laconic response left the journalists frustrated.
    A verbose Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B concise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C elaborate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D exaggerated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Laconic means using very few words, brief, or concise."Concise" is the closest synonym, as it also means expressing much in few words."Verbose" and "elaborate" mean the opposite of laconic."Exaggerated" does not relate to brevity.

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