Question

using context clues, what is the meaning of the word \euphemistically\ in the following sentence? the company’s decision to lay off employees was euphemistically referred to as a
estructuring effort\ in an attempt to soften the blow. precisely, exactly abruptly, harshly delicately, politely

Explanation:

The sentence mentions that the company used "restructuring effort" to refer to laying off employees to "soften the blow." A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt. So, "euphemistically" here means using a more delicate or polite term.

Answer:

delicately, politely