Which word means 'talkative'?

• A. Malinger
• B. Mitigate
• C. Misanthrope
• D. Loquacious

Answer: (D)

This question tests your ability to identify a synonym for “talkative.” Loquacious describes someone who talks a great deal; a loquacious person tends to speak at length and often openly. It comes from the Latin loqui, meaning to speak. For example, a loquacious host keeps conversation flowing for hours.

The other options don’t fit the meaning of talkative: maling er means to pretend to be ill to avoid work; mitigate means to lessen the severity or impact of something; misanthrope refers to a person who dislikes humanity. So loquacious is the best match.