Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. 

Few words packed with meaning, concise 

Options:

Laconic

Ode

Fable

Ballad

Correct Answer:

Laconic

Explanation:

The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words "Few words packed with meaning, concise" is "Laconic".

Explanation of the options:

  1. Laconic: Laconic refers to using few words to convey a message or express an idea. It is often associated with being concise and to the point. The term comes from the ancient Greek region of Laconia, whose inhabitants, the Spartans, were known for their brief and terse speech.

  2. Ode: An ode is a type of lyrical poem that expresses strong emotions and often praises or glorifies a person, event, or thing. While it can be packed with meaning, it is not necessarily characterized by conciseness. Odes tend to be longer and more elaborate in their language and structure.

  3. Fable: A fable is a short story that conveys a moral lesson, often featuring anthropomorphic animals or inanimate objects as characters. Fables can be concise and packed with meaning, but they are not specifically focused on being concise. The primary purpose of a fable is to teach a moral lesson through an engaging narrative.

  4. Ballad: A ballad is a narrative poem or song that tells a story. Ballads often have a lyrical quality and may contain dialogue, description, and emotion. While ballads can be concise and contain meaning, they are not primarily defined by conciseness. Ballads tend to have a narrative structure and may be longer than a few words.