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frank

/fræŋk/
frank fræŋk
English Definition
adj. Honest and direct; candid
中文释义
坦白的,直率的
Significado en Español
franco, sincero
한국어 뜻
솔직한, 거리낌 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thẳng thắn, chân thành
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Example Sentence

To be frank, I don't think it's a good idea.

坦白地说,我不认为这是个好主意。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Frankish people known for blunt speech → frank, candid.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “Frank”: The manager appreciated his employee''s frank feedback during the meeting.

  1. A Blunt
  2. B Secretive
  3. C Vague
  4. D Evasive
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A — Blunt. “frank” means adj. Honest and direct; candid

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In a ______ discussion, she told her boss exactly what she thought.

  1. A dishonest
  2. B evasive
  3. C frank
  4. D guarded
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C — frank. “frank” means adj. Honest and direct; candid

Common questions about “frank”

What does “frank” mean?

frank — adj. Honest and direct; candid. In Chinese: 坦白的,直率的.

How do you pronounce “frank”?

frank is pronounced /fræŋk/. It breaks into 1 syllable: frank.

How do you use “frank” in a sentence?

To be frank, I don't think it's a good idea. (坦白地说,我不认为这是个好主意。)

What are synonyms for “frank”?

candid, honest, direct — all close in meaning to frank (adj. Honest and direct; candid).

Is “frank” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. frank appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “frank”?

Frankish people known for blunt speech → frank, candid.

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