Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word:- Loquacious

Taciturn

The correct answer is Option (4) → Taciturn

• Loquacious (Adjective) means tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

• Taciturn (Adjective) means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. This is the direct antonym.

Other Options: 

• Talkative is a synonym of Loquacious.

• Garrulous is a strong synonym of Loquacious (excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters).

• Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. (Unrelated to speech).