Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
His lecture was terse and interesting.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. short.
The word “terse” means brief and to the point, often implying concise or short speech or writing.
Option 2 (short) correctly captures this meaning.
Option 1 (braggart): Means someone who boasts, unrelated.
Option 3 (inert): Means inactive or sluggish, unrelated.
Option 4 (overt): Means obvious or open, unrelated to “terse.”