Which word best describes someone who is not talkative?

Which word best describes someone who is not talkative?

• A. Nascent
• B. Glib
• C. Esoteric
• D. Taciturn

Answer: (D)

This item tests how you describe a person who doesn't talk much. Taciturn means inclined to silence; reserved in speech; not talkative. It captures a habitual tendency to speak little, often with a calm or stoic edge. For example, a taciturn person may respond with few words and prefer listening over chatting. Nascent means just coming into existence, which has nothing to do with talking. Glib describes fluent and persuasive but often superficial or insincere talk, implying readiness to talk, not a lack of it. Esoteric refers to knowledge that is understood by only a small, specialized group, not to a person’s speaking style. Taciturn is the best fit because it directly conveys a quiet, reserved way of speaking.

This item tests how you describe a person who doesn't talk much. Taciturn means inclined to silence; reserved in speech; not talkative. It captures a habitual tendency to speak little, often with a calm or stoic edge. For example, a taciturn person may respond with few words and prefer listening over chatting.

Nascent means just coming into existence, which has nothing to do with talking. Glib describes fluent and persuasive but often superficial or insincere talk, implying readiness to talk, not a lack of it. Esoteric refers to knowledge that is understood by only a small, specialized group, not to a person’s speaking style. Taciturn is the best fit because it directly conveys a quiet, reserved way of speaking.