Question

Choose the synonym of the given word:
LOQUACIOUS
a) Obstinate
b) Secondary
c) Talkative
d) Competitive

Answer 1

Hint:A synonym is a word or phrase that is exactly or almost the means same as another name or phrase in the same language. One form can be replaced by another without changing its meaning.

Complete Answer:
Loquacious refers to a person who talks a lot, often about things that only they think is interesting. The origin of the word is from the Middle 17th century. Let us look at an example here.
“While Jared was shy and reserved, his twin brother Michael was outgoing and loquacious.”

So, now we must go through the meaning of the words given as an option to find out which word best expresses the meaning of loquacious.
>Obstinate: It refers to someone who is stubbornly refusing to change his opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. The origin of the word is from Middle English times. Let us look at an example here.
“He was incapable, obstinate and perfectly selfish”
>Secondary: It refers to something which is less important or resulting from something else that is primary. The origin of the word is from late Middle English. Let us look at an example here for better understanding.
 “Private secondary schools are subjected to state inspection.”
>Talkative: It refers to a person who is talkative and likes to talk. Being talkative is associated with being friendly. This is the correct answer. The origin of the word is from late Middle English dating back to the 1400s. Let us look at an example here.
“People began forming into little talkative groups.”
>Competitive: Competition occurs when at least two parties aim for a common purpose that cannot be shared, where one's advantage is the loss of the other. The origin of the word is from the early 19th century. Let us look at an example here. “Alex was competitive by nature.”

Hence option ‘c’ is the correct answer.

Note: Synonyms are used in different technical fields for specific meanings. Some writers try to avoid the repetition of the same word in close proximity, so they use synonyms.