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Complete the sentence below by supplying the word nearest in meaning to the target context.

Answer:The witness spoke with absolute candor during the trial, and her 【frankness】 convinced the jury of her innocence.

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frankness (or honesty / openness / sincerity / truthfulness)
The word 'candor' means quality of being open and honest in expression. The word 'frankness' (or 'honesty') is nearest in meaning and correctly completes the sentence context.

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1
Analyze the meaning of the target word 'candor' in context
The word 'candor' refers to the quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression.
The sentence context describes a witness whose truthful and open demeanor convinced the jury.
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Identify an appropriate synonym to fill the blank
'Frankness' or 'honesty' accurately conveys the same meaning as 'candor'.
These words directly correspond to being unreservedly truthful and sincere.

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Synonyms and Words Nearest in Meaning
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