Example 8: Using context for an antonym
Last Updated On: Sun Sep 06 2026Question
She gave a concise summary of the report in just two sentences.
Choose the antonym of the word CONCISE.
Options
- (A) Brief
- (B) Wordy
- (C) Clear
- (D) Accurate
Answer
(B) Wordy
Solution
- Concise means expressing a lot in few words.
- Brief is a synonym, so it is a trap. Clear and accurate describe quality, not length.
- Using many more words than needed is wordy, which is the opposite.