- My best friend exhibited candor when he told me that for many years now he has
believed me to be a jerk. - Teddy appreciated Ross’s candor; Teddy was glad to know that Ross thought Teddy’s
sideburns looked stupid.
To show candor is to be candid. To be candid is to speak frankly.
- What is candid about candid photos? The photos are candid because they are truthful in
showing what people do. - Candid does not mean concealed or hidden, even though the camera on the old television
show Candid Camera was concealed.
conspicuous (kun SPIK yoo us) adj easily seen; impossible to miss
Mnemonic:You CAN SPEAK about something CONSPICUOUS because it is OBVIOUS.- There was a conspicuous absence of good food at the terrible party, and many of the
guests went out to a restaurant afterward.