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
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
missivea written communication : letter
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy