Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “brief”): Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given word. Target word: BRIEF Instruction: Select the closest synonym considering common exam usage (concise/short in expression).
Verbal Ability
Synonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEphemeral
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BConcise
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CVerbose
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DElaborate
Answer
Correct Answer: Concise
Explanation
Given data
- Word: ‘‘brief’’ (as used in verbal ability tests).
MeaningIn exam contexts, ‘‘brief’’ most often means ‘‘short and to the point; concise.’’
Option analysisConcise — expresses much in few words; best synonym. ✅Ephemeral — short-lived in time (duration), not about expression. ❌Verbose — wordy; antonym. ❌Elaborate — detailed/complex; near antonym for brevity of expression. ❌
Usage‘‘Give a brief (concise) summary of the chapter.’’
Final AnswerConcise