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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distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
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