Which one of the following words is opposite in meaning to Terse?

Verbose

The correct answer is Option (2) → Verbose

"Terse" means brief and to the point, often in a curt or concise manner. Its opposite is "verbose," which means using more words than necessary or being wordy.

• Option (1) → Precise: Means exact or accurate. This is similar to "terse" in the sense of being concise, so it is not the opposite.

• Option (3) → Polite: Means having good manners or being courteous. This relates to behavior, not to the length or style of speech, so it’s not relevant here.

• Option (4) → Brief: Means short in duration or using few words. It is actually a synonym of "terse," not its opposite.