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.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.
Which University to be declared as the World’s First Living Heritage University by UNESCO?
What is the main purpose of SEBI allowing mutual funds to sell credit default swaps (CDS)?
What was the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) value for June 2025?
In which year was the National Cadet Corps (NCC) founded?
Which project was launched by External Affairs Minister S . Jaishankar during his visit to Uganda's Kampala?
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has ended up with a_______ stake in Jio Financial Services (JFS) with the insurer’s stake in JFS valued ...
- What is the primary objective of the Swavalambini – Women Entrepreneurship Programme?
These two temples Lord Jagannath Temple and Lingaraja Temple are located in which of the following states?
What does V stand for in PM VIKAS Scheme?
_________ State Government has launched the ‘Uttam Beej portal’ which will benefit the farmers of Haryana by providing quality seeds with tr...
Relevant for Exams:
