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Straightforward

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WordDefinition
unequivocalUnambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
directverbProceeding without deviation or interruption.
squarenoun(geometry) A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
univocalnounHaving only one possible meaning.
unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
straightnounNot crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
aboveboardAlternative form of above-board. [In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception.]

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WordDefinition
directProceeding without deviation or interruption.
straightNot crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
unequivocalUnambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
univocalHaving only one possible meaning.
aboveboardAlternative form of above-board. [In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception.]
squareShaped like a square (the polygon).
directlyIn a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
forthrightStraightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
franknounHonest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
franknessnounThe state of being frank; candour; honesty.
self-evidentObviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation, axiomatic.
evidentObviously true by simple observation.
obviousEasily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
self-explanatoryObvious, having a nature that makes it clear or that explains itself.
intuitiveEasily understood or grasped by intuition.
outspokenSpeaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.
purely(predicative, dialectal) Well, in good health.
outrightTotal or complete.
facile(now usually derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy.

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