Final answer:
The word 'concise' is the opposite of 'verbose', as it means expressing much in few words, making it the correct answer to the question. The correct option for the question is option A.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks for the word that is nearest to OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word 'verbose'. 'Verbose' describes a style of writing or speaking that uses more words than necessary, often to the point of being excessive or wordy. The opposite of verbose would therefore be succinct or brief. Of the options given, concise is the best choice as it means expressing much in few words or being to the point. Therefore, the answer to the question is (A) concise.