English Definition
adj. abrupt blunt curt
Significado en Español
brusco, directo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thô lỗ, thẳng thắn
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From Italian brusco (rough), severe, abrupt.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “brusque” as used in the following sentence: The manager''s brusque manner left the employees feeling uneasy.
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A
gracious
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B
curt
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C
polite
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D
friendly
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B — curt.
“brusque” means adj. abrupt blunt curt
Common questions about “brusque”
What does “brusque” mean?
brusque — adj. abrupt blunt curt. In Chinese: 唐突的；直率的.
How do you pronounce “brusque”?
brusque is pronounced /brʌsk/. It breaks into 1 syllable: brusque.
Is “brusque” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. brusque appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “brusque”?
From Italian brusco (rough), severe, abrupt.
