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Which word is an antonym for garrulous?

AReticent
BTalkative
CLoquacious
DVoluble

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Correct answer: A. Reticent

Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 'Reticent' means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved, making it the direct opposite.

Why the other options are wrong

B. Talkative is a synonym for garrulous.
C. Loquacious is a synonym for garrulous.
D. Voluble is a synonym for garrulous.

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Implies talking a great deal, often without purpose.
Can be seen as annoying or tedious.
Related to verbosity.

Memory trick: Garrulous Gary 'goes on and on,' but Reticent Rita 'remains' reserved.

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Which word is an antonym for <b>garrulous</b>?

Why the other options are wrong

Garrulous

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