Which word means not explicitly said or explained; implied?

• A. Imply
• B. Implicit
• C. Impose
• D. Impromptu

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding language that isn’t stated outright but is understood from context. Implicit describes something that exists in meaning but isn’t said directly, so it’s understood rather than spoken. That’s why it’s the best fit for “not explicitly said or explained; implied.” For example, if a contract says nothing about penalties but everyone treats late deliveries as unacceptable, there’s an implicit expectation about timeliness. The act of suggesting something indirectly is to imply, which is a verb, not the property being described. Impose means to force something on someone, and impromptu means unscripted or unplanned, which don’t match the meaning here.