Question

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

• A. Belligerent
• B. Conceited
• C. Loquacious
• D. Restive
• E. Challenging

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve this problem, we need to find the closest antonym to the word "TACITURN". Let's start by understanding the meaning of the word "TACITURN" and then analyze the given options to find the correct antonym.

1. Understanding "TACITURN": The word "taciturn" refers to a person who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech; someone who tends to say very little.
2. Analyzing the Options:
   • Belligerent: This means hostile or aggressive. It is not directly related to being talkative or reserved.
   • Conceited: This refers to someone who is excessively proud of themselves. It is unrelated to being talkative or quiet.
   • Loquacious: This means talkative or tending to talk a great deal. This is the opposite of "taciturn", as a loquacious person is the exact opposite of a reserved person.
   • Restive: This typically refers to being unable to keep still or silent, especially due to impatience or boredom, but does not necessarily mean talkative.
   • Challenging: This is a characteristic of being demanding or stimulating, and is unrelated to speech or communication.
3. Conclusion: The closest antonym to "taciturn" among the given options is "loquacious" because "loquacious" describes someone who is the opposite of "taciturn", i.e., someone who talks a lot.

Thus, the correct answer is Loquacious.