loquacious
/ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/
Group 1Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Tending to talk a great deal; very talkative GRE
Example in Context
The loquacious senator filibustered for twelve hours, testing the patience of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
Synonyms
chattytalkativegabby
Etymology
Someone who loves to talk, derived from the Latin for 'speak'.
- loqui (Latin) — to speak
Memory Aid
🦆Sounds like “low quack us”
Imagine a duck quacking so LOW that it won’t stop talking, it's LOQUACIOUS and annoying all of us!
Visual Association
🗣️A duck wearing glasses at a podium, giving a lengthy speech while the audience struggles to stay awake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “loquacious” mean on the GRE?
loquacious (adjective) means “Tending to talk a great deal; very talkative”. The loquacious senator filibustered for twelve hours, testing the patience of colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
How to remember “loquacious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “loquacious” sounds like “low quack us”. Imagine a duck quacking so LOW that it won’t stop talking, it's LOQUACIOUS and annoying all of us!
What are synonyms for “loquacious”?
Common synonyms: chatty, talkative, gabby.