Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: She gave a BRIEF speech.
Along
Bsad
CshortCORRECT
Dloud
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Brief means lasting only a short time, so a brief speech is a short one.
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