Loquacious
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adjective
Definition
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative
Examples
“The loquacious host kept the party lively with constant conversation.”
“Her normally loquacious friend was surprisingly quiet.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Loquacious is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "talkative" or "garrulous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "taciturn".
Related GRE Words
garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
voluble
Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
reticent
Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
laconic
Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
prolix
Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
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