Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

LACONIC

  1. Whip

  2. Brief and to the point

  3. Livid

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

Laconic means using very few words to express meaning, similar to how Spartans were known for brief speech. Option B correctly identifies this as being brief and to the point. Whipped (A), livid (furious, C), and sinister (threatening, D) do not relate to brevity of speech.

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