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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WordMeaning
dowseto plunge into water
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
distantseparated in space : away
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
nimblequick and light in motion : agile