Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option which is not the synonym of the given word. Farce Burlesque Brusque Vaudeville Buffoonery Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Brusque means abrupt, blunt, or rude in manner or speech, which is unrelated to farce. Burlesque, vaudeville, and buffoonery all refer to comic or absurd theatrical entertainment.