SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 15

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 21 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q15

In the sentence 'The explanation provided by the professor was succinct', what is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'succinct'?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Long-winded.

Given word: Succinct
Meaning: Expressed clearly and in few words; brief and to the point.
Example: The explanation provided by the professor was succinct and easy to understand.

Antonym: Long-winded
Meaning: Using too many words; verbose; not concise.
Example: His speech was so long-winded that the audience lost interest halfway through.

Meaning of the other words:
Laconic: Using very few words; brief 
Pithy: Concise 
Concise: Giving much information clearly and in few words 

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.