Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word out of the following options that is closest in meaning to the given word.

Pithy

  1. Measure

  2. Verbose

  3. Laconic

  4. Diffuse
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pithy means concise, brief, and forceful in expression - saying much in few words. 'Laconic' is the correct synonym because both describe speech or writing that is terse and to the point. The other options are antonyms or unrelated - Measure is unrelated, Verbose means using too many words (opposite), and Diffuse means spread out or lengthy (opposite).

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