Voluble
hardVOL-yuh-bul
adjective
Definition
Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently
Examples
“The voluble host kept guests entertained.”
“His voluble explanations exhausted listeners.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Voluble is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "garrulous" or "loquacious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "taciturn".
Related GRE Words
periphrastic
Using many words where fewer would suffice; roundabout
pleonastic
Using more words than necessary; redundant
garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
prolix
Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
loquacious
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative
circumlocutory
Using many words where fewer would do; roundabout in expression
Master voluble and 800+ GRE words
Learn through stories, practice with real GRE questions, and never forget with spaced repetition.