Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
LACONIC

a) Prolix
b) Profligate
c) Prolific
d) Bucolic

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of the given word, laconic, is someone who uses very few words in speech or writing.

Complete answer:

To get the answer to this question, we need to choose the correct opposite of the given word from the options. To choose the suitable opposite we need to first understand the meaning of the word given in the question. The meaning of the word laconic is the characteristic of using or involving the use of a minimum of words, making it concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious.
Let us take a look at the meanings of the given options one by one and check which one is the most appropriate antonym for the given word.
Let us take a look at the meanings of the given options one by one and check which one is the most appropriate antonym for the given word. Option ‘A’, prolix, refers to using or containing too many words, that is something that is tediously long.
Option ‘B’, profligate, refers to something that is recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
Option ‘C’, prolific, refers to something that is present in large numbers or quantities, that is, something that is plentiful.
Option ‘D’, bucolic, refers to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
From the above options, we can see that options ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’ are incorrect as their meanings have no connection to that of the given word.
Hence, the correct answer is option ‘A’, prolix, as it is an exact opposite of the given word, laconic.

Note:
To understand the usage of the given word, laconic, we can use it in a sentence. For example, Tom is laconic but he is an asset to the company. Let us also form a sentence with the word prolix. For example, the author’s prolix writing style has reduced the sales of the book.