SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 172

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q172

Choose the correct one-word substitution for the following description.

"A person who talks excessively"

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Garrulous: This is the correct answer. It refers to someone who talks a great deal, especially about trivial or unimportant matters.

Silent: This is the opposite of the description; it refers to a person who does not speak or makes no sound.

Introvert: This describes a person who tends to be shy, quiet, and more focused on their own internal thoughts rather than social interaction.

Reticent: This refers to a person who is hesitant to speak or reveal their thoughts and feelings; it is a synonym for reserved or quiet.