Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
MAGNILOQUENT
A. Amusing
B. Boastful
C. Humorous
D. Tactful

Answer 1

Hint: The word magniloquent means to speak or express in extremely high flown words that often leads to exaggeration and false claims.

Complete answer:
According to the hint, we will analyze all the given options to determine the word similar in meaning to magniloquent.
- The word amusing is that option ‘A’ means to act, talk or express in a manner that can make someone happy or at least smile. This is not similar in meaning to the word magniloquent, therefore, option A is incorrect.
- Option B is boastful. This word means to exaggerate and talk in such a manner that reflects the inner pride of the person. This word is very similar to the word magniloquent in meaning. Therefore, option B can be possibly correct.
- Humorous means to be funny or pleasing. This is also not similar to the meaning of the word magniloquent. Therefore, option C is also incorrect.
- Tactful means to be understandable and careful about saying or doing anything that should not harm or hurt others. This is also very different in meaning to what the word magniloquent means. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.

> Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note: The words that have similar meanings are referred to as synonyms and can be used interchangeably at various places.