Question

Choose the antonyms of LOQUACIOUS.
• [(a)] Garrulous
• [(b)] Voluble
• [(c)] Reticent
• [(d)] Taciturn

• (a) and (b) are correct
• (b) and (c) are correct
• (c) and (d) are correct
• (d) and (a) are correct

Hint:

Remember the vocabulary group: Loquacious, Garrulous, and Voluble all relate to excessive talking, whereas Reticent and Taciturn describe people who are quiet and reserved.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyze word (a) -- Garrulous. Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters. This meaning is similar to loquacious. Therefore, (a) is not an antonym.

Step 2: Analyze word (b) -- Voluble. Voluble refers to someone who speaks fluently, easily, and at length. This is also similar to loquacious. Therefore, (b) is not an antonym.

Step 3: Analyze word (c) -- Reticent. Reticent means quiet, reserved, and unwilling to speak much. This meaning is opposite to loquacious. Therefore, (c) is correct.

Step 4: Analyze word (d) -- Taciturn. Taciturn refers to a person who is habitually silent and speaks very little. This is also opposite to loquacious. Therefore, (d) is correct.

Step 5: Determine the correct combination. The antonyms of loquacious are: \[ (c)\ \text{Reticent} \] and \[ (d)\ \text{Taciturn} \] Thus, the correct combination is: \[ (c) \text{ and } (d) \] Hence, the correct answer is Option (C).