Question

Choose the correct synonym for the following word.
Candid
a. Rude
b. Impertinent
c. Blunt
d. Frank

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of candid is to be truthful and straightforward. Candid people are open, sincere, and forthright.

Complete answer:

Synonyms are words that have the same meaning as a given word. Generally, words in the English language have many synonyms bearing similar meanings. A thesaurus is a book that contains all these synonyms in one place.
Let us look at some examples of synonyms. Daunting is a word that refers to something that is difficult to accomplish. If something is daunting, it is intimidating. Formidable is another word that can be used to describe this same meaning in one word.
Similarly, let us look at the word arrogant. Arrogant means having a very high opinion of oneself. Haughty is another word that can be used to describe this meaning in one word.
In our question, we have been given the word ‘candid’. Let us consider what its meaning is. Candid is derived from the Latin word ‘candidus. The meaning of candid is to be free from the reservation. Candid people are not afraid to speak the truth. The meaning of candid is best described by the word frank. Therefore, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.

Note: Let us look at the problematic aspects of this question. Students may confuse option ‘c’ blunt as the correct answer as it also means to be forthright. However, the difference between candid and blunt is the connotations that these words possess. While being candid has a positive to neutral connotation, being blunt has a negative connotation and can border on being rude.