Which option is closest in meaning to the adjective 'laconic'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. using very few words when speaking
- Step 1: 'Laconic' describes brief, to-the-point speech (the word comes from Laconia, the region of Sparta). Step 2. Pick the option about few words. Answer: using very few words when speaking. Why not the others: The others describe tone, self-focus and formality.
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