Question 224
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The officer gave a TERSE reply and walked away.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
A terse reply uses very few words. A long-winded one uses far too many.
Worth noting
Curt is a synonym, and rude describes how a terse reply can feel.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "terse"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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