He is "out and out" a reactionary.
Correct answer: B. thoroughly
- A. no more
- B. thoroughly
- C. in favour of
- D. deadly against
Explanation
Out and out means completely or thoroughly, so an out-and-out reactionary is thoroughly reactionary. It does not indicate support or opposition by itself.
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