Severely abusive writing in journals?
Correct answer: C. scurrilous
- A. imaginary
- B. speculative
- C. scurrilous
- D. sarcastic
Explanation
Scurrilous means grossly abusive, insulting, or defamatory, especially in written attacks. Speculative concerns guesses, while sarcastic involves mocking irony rather than necessarily severe abuse.
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