Question : Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.
He gave a concise explanation of the company's retirement plan.
Option 1: Clear
Option 2: Verbose
Option 3: Terse
Option 4: Sharp
Correct Answer: Terse
Solution : The third option is correct.
Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; it's brief but comprehensive. Terse also means using few words and often seeming rude or unfriendly because you are not saying very much, which is similar to the meaning of concise .
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Clear : It refers to something that is easily understood, evident, or transparent.
- Verbose : It describes using more words than needed; it implies being overly wordy, excessively.
- Sharp : This can imply being quick and intelligent.
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