Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
To talk much without coming to the point
a) verbosity
b) garrulousness
c) loquacity
d) circumlocution

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’. Two words and phrases that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'verbosity', refers to an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given sentence ‘to talk much without coming to the point’.
Option (b.), ‘garrulousness', refers to the quality of being wordy and talkative
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given sentence ‘to talk much without coming to the point’.
Option (c.), ‘loquacity', also refers to the quality of being wordy and talkative.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given sentence ‘to talk much without coming to the point’.
Option (d.), ‘circumlocution', refers to a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given sentence ‘to talk much without coming to the point’.

Note:
The student should substitute the given sentence with each word in the options and then choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word. This will be the correct option.