Difference between verbal and wordy?

[Rolana]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #46 "At the Office (2)", question 5

There is a lengthy procedure used in this office for staff who have produced shoddy work and it begins with a ......... warning.

(a) wordy
(b) verbal
(c) worded
(d) verbose

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #46 "At the Office (2)", answer 5

There is a lengthy procedure used in this office for staff who have produced shoddy work and it begins with a verbal warning.

Correct answer: (b) verbal

Your answer was: incorrect
There is a lengthy procedure used in this office for staff who have produced shoddy work and it begins with a wordy warning.
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What is the difference between verbal and wordy?

[Alan]

Hi Rolana,

Welcome to the site. 'Verbal' suggests using the spoken word in contrast to 'written' when the words are written down. 'Wordy' suggests using too many words to explain/describe something.

Alan
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