SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Taciturn

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e.  Reserved.

Synonym: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.

Given word: Taciturn

Meaning: reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

The word that seems to be its synonym is 'reserved' as it means slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Meaning of other words:

Noisy: making a lot of noise.

Lively: full of life and energy.

Verbose: using or expressing in more words than are needed.