Question

Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
One who habitually talks in sleep

• A. somnambulist
• B. insomnist
• C. somniloquist
• D. blabberer

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

somniloquist

Option C is the correct answer because a somniloquist is one who talks while he is asleep, which is the most suitable substitute for the given statement, as “somniloquy” is the act of talking In one’s sleep.

Option A is incorrect because “somnambulist “ means one who has the habit of walking in sleep, as somnambulism is sleepwalking .

Option B is incorrect because insomnia means lack of sleep, hence “insomnist “ is one who doesn’t get enough sleep, or is suffering from lack of sleep.

Option D is incorrect because “blabberer” means someone who blabbers, which means to talk foolishly and excessively, hence it is not the same as sleep talking so it is incorrect.