Instruction: Choose the most appropriate word marked (A) to (E) to fill in the blank in each sentence-All the words are given in their basic form (e.g. for the word: DELUDE, the blank may be filled with deluding, deluded; etc.) You are allowed to use a word ONLY ONCE. When you are presenting the proposal, do not ————-to the core sales pitch, just go straight to the point!
Explanation: (D) "Allude" means to refer to something in an indirect or disguised manner, which fits the context of being warned against indirect references and being told to be direct instead.