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
  • A
    Ephemeral
  • B
    Concise
  • C
    Verbose
  • D
    Elaborate

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

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