Choose the appropriate word to complete the given sentence:
Since you don't have much time, I'll be as _______ as possible with my report.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → succinct
Complete sentence: Since you don't have much time, I'll be as succinct as possible with my report. The listener does not have much time, so the speaker promises to keep the report short: "as succinct as possible".
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) inarticulate | unable to express ideas well in words (no one promises to be unclear, and it has nothing to do with saving time) | He was so nervous that he became inarticulate on stage. |
| (2) eloquent | fluent and persuasive in speech (an eloquent report may be long, so it does not answer the shortage of time) | The lawyer made an eloquent plea for mercy. |
| (3) speechless | unable to speak because of shock or strong feeling (one cannot give a report while speechless) | The surprise party left her speechless. |
| (4) succinct (answer) | brief and to the point, using few words | Please give a succinct summary of the meeting in five lines. |
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