Question

Find out a word which is nearest to the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
TACITURN

• A. silent
• B. reserved
• C. laconic
• D. talkative

Hint:

The root 'tac-' means silent (as in 'tacit' agreement).
Recognizing this root immediately helps you identify 'silent', 'reserved', and 'laconic' as synonyms, leaving 'talkative' as the sole antonym.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the word.
Taciturn means habitually silent, saying very little - reserved, laconic, quiet.
Step 2: Identify the antonym.
The opposite of rarely speaking is speaking a great deal.
Step 3: Confirm.
Silent, reserved, and laconic are all synonyms of taciturn. Talkative - fond of talking freely - is the direct opposite and the correct antonym.
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