ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Easy
Which word is an antonym for <b>candid</b>?
- AFrank
- BDirect
- CDeceptive
- DHonest
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Deceptive
Candid means truthful and straightforward; frank. 'Deceptive' means misleading or untruthful, making it the direct opposite.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Frank is a synonym for candid.
- B. Direct is a synonym for candid.
- D. Honest is a synonym for candid.
Candid
Truthful and straightforward; frank.
- Implies openness and sincerity.
- Often describes a person's speech or manner.
- Opposite of secretive or misleading.
Memory trick: Candid Cam is always 'clear' and 'open', not 'covered'.