the quality of being open and honest in expression
example
Her candor during the interview impressed the panel, as they appreciated her honesty about her previous challenges.
synonyms
franknesshonestyopenness
word origin — from Latin 'candor', meaning 'brightness, whiteness, frankness', from 'candere', which means 'to shine'.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 190
Set 190 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: candor, recess, ordeal, smirk, antidote. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
candor · noun/kændɚ/
the quality of being open and honest in expression
Her candor during the interview impressed the panel, as they appreciated her honesty about her previous challenges.
Synonyms: frankness, honesty, openness
Origin: from Latin 'candor', meaning 'brightness, whiteness, frankness', from 'candere', which means 'to shine'.
recess · noun/rɪˈsɛs/
a period of time for relaxation or break during a school day or meeting
The children eagerly awaited recess, as it was their time to play and unwind after a long morning of classes.
Synonyms: break, pause, interval
Origin: Late Middle English, from Old French 'recess', from Latin 'recessus', meaning 'a going back' or 'a retreat'
ordeal · noun/ɔrˈdil/
a painful or horrific experience
Surviving the car accident was a terrifying ordeal for her, leaving lasting emotional scars.
Synonyms: trial, torment, tribulation
Origin: Originating from the Old French 'ordeal' meaning 'a judicial trial', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic *udwīzō, meaning 'to prove' or 'to determine'.
smirk · noun/smɝk/
a sly or smug smile indicating pleasure or self-satisfaction
He couldn't help but wear a smug smirk after acing the test despite minimal studying.
Synonyms: smile, grin, simper
Origin: Late Middle English: of uncertain origin; possibly related to the Dutch 'smerken' meaning 'to smile'.
antidote · noun/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/
a substance that counteracts a poison or disease
The doctor administered the antidote to neutralize the effects of the snake venom.
Synonyms: counteragent, remedy, cure
Origin: The word 'antidote' comes from the Greek 'antidoton', which means 'given against'. It is derived from 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'dotos', a form of 'didonai' meaning 'to give'.