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Which word nearest in meaning to 'candid' correctly completes the sentence below?

Answer:The witness gave a 【frank】 account of the incident, leaving no detail concealed.

Answer

The word 'frank' (or 'honest' / 'truthful') correctly completes the sentence as a word nearest in meaning to 'candid'.
The word 'candid' means outspoken, frank, and truthful. In the context of giving an account without hiding details, 'frank' (or 'honest') is nearest in meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the contextual meaning of the target word 'candid'.
The word 'candid' refers to being truthful, frank, straightforward, and open without concealment.
The sentence context states that the witness left 'no detail concealed', indicating openness and honesty.
2
Select an appropriate synonym that completes the blank accurately.
'Frank' or 'honest' fits both the grammatical context and the required synonym definition.
Both 'frank' and 'honest' express the exact idea of straightforward truthfulness.

Key Concept

Contextual Synonyms and Words Nearest in Meaning
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