Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
His sententious reply impressed the visitor.

• A. sharp
• B. quick
• C. insipid
• D. meaningful

Answer 1

The correct option is D meaningful

Option D: 'Sententious' means 'trying to appear wise and intelligent, excessive moralizing'.

'Meaningful' means 'serious, important or worthwhile'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Sharp' means 'in a sudden or abrupt way'.

Option B: 'Quick' means 'prompt to understand, intelligent'.

Option C: 'Insipid' means 'lacking flavour, weak or tasteless'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'sententious'.

So, options A, B and C are wrong.