Question

complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. after the cellist skipped a rehearsal, the tour manager gave her a polite but ____ dismissal. curt summary

Explanation:

"curt" means being brusque or abrupt in a way that can be seen as dismissive while still being somewhat polite. "summary" doesn't convey the right tone of a quick and somewhat off - hand dismissal.

Answer:

curt