Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most similar word from the options given below.

Brusque

  1. Interrupt

  2. Coincide

  3. Abrupt

  4. Compound
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brusque means abrupt or offhand in speech or manner - blunt to the point of rudeness. It describes communication that is rough, sudden, and lacking polite preliminaries. A brusque reply is curt and seemingly impolite.

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