Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

He was very curt on the subject of women's rights.

Options:

short

abrupt

concise

voluble

Correct Answer:

voluble

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → voluble

  • Curt means brief, often to the point of being rude or abrupt.
  • Voluble, on the other hand, means talkative, fluent, or speaking at length.
  • These two words are opposites in the context of communication style. 

OTHER OPTIONS

  1. Short: Synonym of "curt" as it also implies brevity.
  2. Abrupt: Another synonym for "curt," indicating a blunt manner.
  3. Concise: Also implies brevity, similar to "curt," though without the negative tone.