Multiple choice

Directions: The following item consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

To save valuable time, give me a LACONIC explanation of how the encounter happened.

  1. Verbose

  2. Short

  3. Candid

  4. Honest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Here, short is the correct synonym as it implies explanation which should take a small amount of time. Verbose is using or expressed in more words than are needed, candid implies truthful and straightforward and honest implies sincere and free from deceit.

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