Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The minister's CANDOUR about his mistakes surprised the reporters.

secrecyCorrect answerYour answersweetnessCorrect answerYour answercourageCorrect answerYour answerfranknessCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Worth noting

Courage is tempting because admitting mistakes takes it, but candour names the honesty, not the bravery. Secrecy is the opposite.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The minister's CANDOUR about his mistakes surprised the reporters.