Question

Choose the correct synonym for the following word.
TACITURNITY

A) Reserve
B) Hesitation
C) Changeableness
D) Dumbness

Answer 1

Hint: The word taciturnity means someone who is not interested in speaking much or not inclined to talk. Its synonym will be the word that will be similar in meaning to the word taciturnity.

Complete answer:

By following the given hint, the synonym of the word taciturnity can be identified. Therefore, we will analyze each option in order to identify the correct option.

Option A is 'reserve'. The word reserve means a stock of something or someone who is not open to speak or communicate. As this word has meaning nearest to the meaning of the word taciturnity. Hence, this option can be the correct answer.

Hesitation is option B. The word hesitation means to feel shy or nervous in doing or saying something. Since the meaning of this word is different from the meaning of the word taciturnity. Therefore, option B is the wrong answer.

Option C is changeableness. The word changeableness means something that can adapt to changes. This meaning is not similar to the one explained in the hint. Therefore, changeableness is not the synonym of the word taciturnity. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D is dumbness. This means a state of being not so intelligent or stupid or mute. In any case, this word has meanings that are different from the meaning of the word taciturnity. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Note: The words which have similar meaning can be used interchangeably. That means with the help of this interchangeability of synonyms, the correct answer can be easily identified by making sentences using the given options.