Brusque

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Abrupt or curt in manner or speech.

Example

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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

the quality of being open and honest in expression

to surrender or give in, often after resisting or on agreed terms

indirect and longer than necessary

kept secret or done secretively, especially illicitly

deep sympathy for others' suffering, together with a wish to help

to admit something is true

a person who follows accepted rules and customs rather than questioning them