He was <u>effusive</u> in his praise.
Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. exuberant
- B. profuse ✓
- C. voluble
- D. reticent
Correct Answer: B. profuse
Explanation
EFFUSIVE means expressing feelings of gratitude or pleasure in an unrestrained manner; the word <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning is RETICENT.