Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Taciturnity
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 'Silence.'
The word “taciturnity” refers to:
The trait of being habitually silent or reserved in speech.
It describes a person who speaks very little.
So, the closest synonym is “silence.”
Eloquence – Means fluent or persuasive speaking — opposite of taciturnity.
Talkative – Also the opposite of taciturnity. A talkative person speaks a lot.
Tactic – Means a strategy or plan, and is unrelated to taciturnity.