Synonyms · Question 11 · Medium

In the sentence below, choose the word closest in meaning to TERSE. The manager's terse reply made it clear that the discussion was over.

  1. Confusing
  2. Polite
  3. Brief
  4. Detailed
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. Brief

Explanation: Terse means using very few words, often abruptly. That is why the reply signalled the end of the discussion.

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