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 (from the Latin garrire, to chatter).
Example: The garrulous old man told us his whole life story on the train. - Talkative means fond of talking a lot. Both words describe a person who talks a great deal, so talkative is the synonym (garrulous adds the idea of tiresome, rambling talk).
Example: The talkative child kept asking questions all evening.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Reserved — Incorrect. Reserved means slow to show feelings or to talk freely; it is nearly the opposite of garrulous.
Example: She is reserved and rarely speaks at meetings.
Option 3: Reticent — Incorrect. Reticent means unwilling to say what one thinks or feels; it is an antonym of garrulous.
Example: He was reticent about his plans for the future.
Option 4: Taciturn — Incorrect. Taciturn means habitually silent; saying very little; it too is an antonym.
Example: The taciturn farmer answered with a nod.
| Synonyms (Garrulous) | Antonyms (Garrulous) |
|---|---|
| talkative | taciturn |
| loquacious | reticent |
| chatty | reserved |
| verbose | quiet |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| garrulous | 31-05 S2 06-06 S1 | 14-05 S2 21-05 S1 23-05 S1 | 29-05 S1 | – | 17-08 S1 20-08 S1 |
| reticent | 06-06 S1 | 31-05 S1 02-06 S1 | 15-05 S1 | – | – |
| taciturn | 12-05 S1 19-05 S1 31-05 S2 06-06 S1 | 14-05 S2 16-05 S1 21-05 S1 23-05 S1 | 29-05 S1 | – | – |