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SSAT 20-Clear/Direct
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute | Sharp or severe - intensely strong |
| brevity | Shortness - concise expression |
| candid | Truthful and straightforward - honest speech |
| clar | (root) Clear - indicates clarity or brightness. Examples: clarify, declare, clarity, clarinet |
| concise | Brief and clear - efficiently worded |
| dic/dict | (root) Speak, say - indicates verbal expression. Examples: dictate, predict, contradict, verdict, dictionary |
| discern | Recognize difference - perceive clearly |
| elucidate | Make clear - explain plainly |
| explicate | Explain in detail - clearly analyze |
| genuine | Authentic - truly real |
| locution | Phrase or expression - distinctive saying |
| lucid | Easily understood - clearly expressed |
| lumin | (root) Light - brightness source |
| luminous | Giving off light - clearly intelligible |
| outspoken | Frank in opinions - boldly direct |
| paradigm | Standard model - typical pattern |