Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
This novelist is known for his verbosity.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Succinctness.
Verbosity: the quality of using more words than needed; wordiness. (बहुत ज़्यादा शब्दों का प्रयोग करना)
Example: The professor’s verbosity often confused the students.
Succinctness: the quality of expressing things in few words; brevity. (संक्षिप्तता)
Example: The succinctness of her reply impressed the interviewers.
Synonyms: wordiness, loquacity, garrulousness, prolixity.
Antonyms: brevity, terseness, compactness, succinctness.
Meanings of all the other options:
· (a) Vengeance: Revenge (बदला लेना)
· (c) Humility: Modesty (विनम्रता)
· (d) Candour: Honesty and openness (खुलापन और ईमानदारी)