GRE Word List

FORTHRIGHT

free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point

The meaning of the word forthright is free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point.

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astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
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perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
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