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Difficulty: EasyContext Clues for Synonyms

Read the sentence below and use the context clues to identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. Which word best completes the sentence to restate the meaning of candid?

Answer:During the post-operation debrief, the commander requested a candid report from the squad, asking them to provide a completely 【honest】 and straightforward account of what occurred.

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honest (or accepted synonyms: truthful, frank, direct, sincere, open)
In this context, 'candid' is paired with 'straightforward' to describe a debrief report that is truthful and direct. Therefore, 'honest' (as well as 'truthful' or 'frank') accurately completes the sentence by matching the intended definition.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence context around the target word 'candid'.
The commander is asking for a 'straightforward account' during a post-operation debrief where clear, unvarnished facts are needed.
Context clues such as paired descriptions and setting reveal the intended meaning of the vocabulary word.
2
Identify a precise synonym that matches the context clue 'straightforward'.
The word 'candid' means truthful, frank, or honest.
Substituting 'honest' into the blank preserves the sentence's original meaning and aligns with the parallel descriptor.

Key Concept

Using restatement and parallel context clues to determine the exact synonym of a target word.
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