MAT Exam 2024 Paper

Concept:Opposite in meaning means choosing the word that is most unlike the given word.Explanation:The word "loquacious" means very talkative or fond of speaking.So, its opposite should describe someone who speaks very little."Talkative" is the same meaning, so it is not opposite."Friendly" and "Curious" are unrelated to talking a lot."Reserved" means quiet and restrained in speech.Thus, the correct opposite is "Reserved".Answer:Option B — Reserved.