Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
Elsa is very voluble on the subject of Women's rights.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Taciturn
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Voluble means speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently; talkative.
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Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. This is the direct antonym of voluble.
Other Options:
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Refined: Means elegant and cultured. (Unrelated to talkativeness).
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Articulate: Means able to express ideas clearly and effectively. This is a near-synonym of voluble, as a voluble person is often articulate.
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Effusive: Means expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.