WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'GARRULOUS':

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Talkative
  2. Voluble
  3. Loquacious
  4. Reticent

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Reticent

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Reticent šŸ“š Explanation: 'Garrulous' describes a person who is excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 'Talkative', 'Voluble', and 'Loquacious' are all synonyms of this word. 'Reticent' is the antonym, as it refers to someone who is not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily, or someone who is reserved and quiet.