Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-

I thought she was rather ____ when I first met her. She hardly spoke.

taciturn

The correct answer is Option (4) → taciturn

Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. This meaning fits the supporting phrase: "She hardly spoke."

Other Options: 

• Garrulous: Means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. This is the opposite of the intended meaning.

• Impetuous: Means acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive. This is unrelated to how much someone speaks.

• Verbose: Means using or expressed in too many words. This is also the opposite of the intended meaning, as it describes someone who talks too much.