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candid

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  1. frank                 
 
can.did \'kan-d*d\ aj [F & L; F candide, fr. L candidus bright, white, fr. 
   cande-re] to shine, glow; akin to shine, glow; akin to LGk kanderos ember 
   1: WHITE  2: free from bias, prejudice, or malice : FAIR  3a: marked by 
   honest sincere expression  3b: indicating or suggesting sincere honesty and 
   absence of deception  3c: disposed to criticize severely : BLUNT  4: 
   relating to photography of subjects acting naturally or spontaneously w 
   ithout being posed {~ picture} - can.did.ly av