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Select the option that is the closest synonym of the word "Laconic" as used in formal English usage.

This question was previously asked in
UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Concise

"Laconic" describes speech or writing that uses very few words to express an idea, that is, brief and to the point.

"Concise" carries the same sense of being brief and expressed in few words, making it the closest synonym of "laconic."

"Indifferent" means lacking interest, "ornamental" means decorative, and "verbose" means using excessive words, which is actually the opposite of "laconic."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Concise," the closest synonym of "Laconic."

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