Choose the correct synonym of GARRULOUS from the options given below -
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Talkative
Garrulous means talking too much, especially about unimportant things. Its synonym is talkative.
Example: The garrulous old man told us his whole life story on the train.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Talkative (answer) | fond of talking a lot (both words describe a person who talks a great deal, and garrulous adds the idea of tiresome, rambling talk) | The talkative child kept asking questions all evening. |
| (2) Reserved | slow to show feelings or to talk freely (it is nearly the opposite of garrulous) | She is reserved and rarely speaks at meetings. |
| (3) Reticent | unwilling to say what one thinks or feels (it is an antonym of garrulous) | He was reticent about his plans for the future. |
| (4) Taciturn | habitually silent, saying very little (it too is an antonym) | The taciturn farmer answered with a nod. |
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