Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The speaker's VERBOSE answer took ten minutes to say almost nothing.

wordyCorrect answerYour answerbriefCorrect answerYour answerverbalCorrect answerYour answercleverCorrect answerYour answer

Show the answer and explanation

CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Worth noting

Brief is the opposite. Verbal looks alike but only means spoken or to do with words.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The speaker's VERBOSE answer took ten minutes to say almost nothing.