Question

    Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in

    meaning of the bold word in the sentence. The speaker’s verbose style made the presentation tedious.
    A Laconic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Garrulous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Talkative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Wordy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Verbose" means using more words than necessary, often excessively wordy. The opposite would be a style characterized by brevity and conciseness.

    Laconic - Means using very few words, concise, and succinct, which is the perfect antonym for "verbose."

    Garrulous - Means excessively talkative, similar to verbose.

    Talkative - Similar to verbose, implying excessive speech.
    Wordy - A synonym for verbose, not an opposite.

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