Candid — Meaning, Definition, & Examples | SAT Vocabulary
You've heard CANDID before, but do you know what it means? Frank, young, indelible, or funny?
Hi! Got a great one coming up, and it’s related to a short piece of literature that I like to teach from—Candide, a novella about a naive boy who is expelled from his Edenic home and ventures into the world to learn (comically) about the nature of humanity and the value of contemplation.
📚️ Definition of Candid
Candid (adjective): Honest and straightforward in speech or expression. Example: a candid conversation about difficult topics.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Candid
IPA: /ˈkæn.dɪd/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: KAHN-did
📰 Examples of Candid
Here are some examples of the word candid:
The candid interview revealed what the celebrity really thought about her fame (she didn’t like having to cover up outside of her house) and wealth (she liked that part).
In a candid commencement speech, the principal admitted, “I have no idea what I’m doing,” encouraging graduates to embrace uncertainty.
🧠 Vocab Challenge: What Does Aberrant Mean?
Recently, we learned the word aberrant. Do you remember what it means? Test your knowledge:
ABERRANT most nearly means
A) meticulous
B) mundane
C) abnormal
D) eloquent
Post your answer below!
I will update with the answer in the comments. 🙏
'candid' means frank, of course.
And 'aberrant' means abnormal.