Directions: In the question, each word is followed by five options. Choose the option which is the closest antonym of the given words. While choosing your answer, keep in mind the finer distinctions in the meaning and usage of certain words TACITURN
The question asks for the antonym of "taciturn." Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Now let's examine the options:
* Belligerent means hostile and aggressive. This is unrelated to speech or communication.
* Conceited means excessively proud of oneself; vain. This is also unrelated to speech.
* Loquacious means talkative; tending to talk a great deal. This is the direct opposite of taciturn.
* Restive means unable to keep still or silent and unwilling to be controlled. This relates to behavior, not necessarily speech.
* Challenging means testing one's abilities; difficult. This is unrelated to speech.
Therefore, "loquacious" is the best antonym for "taciturn" because it describes someone who is the opposite of being reserved in speech; instead, they are talkative.