The novelist's early works were characterized by verbose prose, but her later writings demonstrated a more refined style that conveyed deeper meaning with fewer words.
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readingAs used in the text, what does the word "verbose" most nearly mean?
A
concise
B
wordy
C
poetic
D
violent
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The passage contrasts early work with later "refined style" that used "fewer words." "Wordy" captures this sense of using excessive words.
Choice A is incorrect because "concise" is the opposite of needing fewer words. Choice C is incorrect because "poetic" doesn't contrast with fewer words. Choice D is incorrect because "violent" is unrelated to word count.