Question 94
SynonymsChoose the word or phrase which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words: His wife for ten years refused point-blank to leave her matrimonial home even when he brought another woman into the house.
- A.directly
- B.boldly
- C.pointedly
- D.sharply
- E.bluntly
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (bluntly)
Explanation
Refusing point-blank means refusing flatly and bluntly, without any softening.