Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The report makes oblique references to his shady past.

  1. obvious

  2. critical

  3. indirect

  4. underhand
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Oblique means not straightforward or direct; indirect. When a reference is oblique, it's hinted at rather than stated clearly. 'Indirect' captures this meaning perfectly. Obvious is the opposite, critical means negative evaluation, and underhand implies secretive wrongdoing.

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