Which word means concise and full of meaning; expressing an idea cleverly in a few words?

Which word means concise and full of meaning; expressing an idea cleverly in a few words?

• A. Platitude
• B. Pithy
• C. Tautology
• D. Hirsute

Answer: (B)

This question tests understanding of a word for a remark that is brief yet meaningful, often clever in its brevity. The correct word is pithy, which means concise and full of meaning; a pithy statement conveys a lot with only a few words and often has a sharp or witty edge. You can recognize pithiness in quotes or comments that cut to the heart of an idea without fluff. The other terms don’t fit as well: platitude refers to an overused, dull generality that lacks originality; tautology is the unnecessary repetition of the same idea, adding no new information; hirsute simply means hairy, unrelated to language or meaning.

This question tests understanding of a word for a remark that is brief yet meaningful, often clever in its brevity. The correct word is pithy, which means concise and full of meaning; a pithy statement conveys a lot with only a few words and often has a sharp or witty edge. You can recognize pithiness in quotes or comments that cut to the heart of an idea without fluff. The other terms don’t fit as well: platitude refers to an overused, dull generality that lacks originality; tautology is the unnecessary repetition of the same idea, adding no new information; hirsute simply means hairy, unrelated to language or meaning.