The correct answer is Option (4) → Succinct
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Prolix means using too many words; excessively long or verbose (wordy). It is often used to describe speech or writing that is tediously drawn out.
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Succinct means expressed clearly and briefly; using few words. It is the direct opposite of being excessively wordy.
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Defiant: Showing open resistance or challenging attitude. (Unrelated to wordiness.)
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Silent: Not speaking or making noise. (This is about lack of sound, not the conciseness of language.)
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Loquacious: Tending to talk a great deal; talkative. This is a synonym for Prolix, as both imply excessive talking/writing.
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