JAMB - English Language (2017 - No. 19)
From the options, choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is_____?
humorous
sober
taciturn
silent
Explicació
Outspoken: frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial. to be direct and open in speech and expression.
synonyms: forthright · direct · candid · frank · straightforward · honest · open · straight · straight from the shoulder · plain · plain-spoken · vociferous · vocal · explicit · point-blank ·
taciturn: (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
"after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose"
synonyms: untalkative · uncommunicative · reticent · unforthcoming · quiet · unresponsive · secretive · silent · tight-lipped · close-mouthed · mute · dumb · inarticulate · reserved