| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accurate | free from error |
| 2. | aimed | directed toward something |
| 3. | apparent | clearly visible or understood |
| 4. | as the crow flies | in a straight line |
| 5. | at once | immediately |
| 6. | bang on | exactly right |
| 7. | barefaced | shamelessly open; undisguised |
| 8. | basic | simple and fundamental |
| 9. | beeline | straight course to a place |
| 10. | blunt | plain-spoken; not softened |
| 11. | bound | destined for a place |
| 12. | candid | truthful and unreserved |
| 13. | categorical | absolute and without exception |
| 14. | clear | easy to perceive or understand |
| 15. | comprehensible | understandable |
| 16. | crystal clear | extremely easy to understand |
| 17. | cut-and-dried | already decided; straightforward |
| 18. | dead ahead | directly in front |
| 19. | dead-on | exactly correct |
| 20. | decisive | settling an issue clearly |
| 21. | definite | clearly stated; not vague |
| 22. | directly | without intervening factors |
| 23. | en route | on the way |
| 24. | essential | absolutely necessary |
| 25. | evident | clearly seen or understood |
| 26. | exact | correct in every detail |
| 27. | expeditious | done quickly and efficiently |
| 28. | explicit | stated clearly and in detail |
| 29. | face-to-face | in person; directly |
| 30. | firsthand | from the original source |
| 31. | focused | directed toward a goal |
| 32. | forthright | directly and honestly expressed |
| 33. | frank | open and honest in speech |
| 34. | from the source | directly from origin |
| 35. | fundamental | basic and essential |
| 36. | hands-on | involving direct participation |
| 37. | head-on | directly confronting |
| 38. | headed | going toward a destination |
| 39. | honest | truthful; not deceptive |
| 40. | immediate | happening without delay |
| 41. | in a straight line | without turning |
| 42. | in person | physically present |
| 43. | in plain terms | using simple language |
| 44. | instant | happening immediately |
| 45. | intelligible | able to be understood |
| 46. | key | crucial; central |
| 47. | leading | most important or prominent |
| 48. | line-of-sight | straight, unobstructed view |
| 49. | linear | in a straight line |
| 50. | literal | exact; not figurative |
| 51. | live | happening in real time |
| 52. | lucid | clear and easy to understand |
| 53. | main | most important or central |
| 54. | manifest | clear and obvious |
| 55. | matter-of-fact | practical and without emotion |
| 56. | no-nonsense | practical; not wasting time |
| 57. | nonstop | without stopping |
| 58. | on a straight course | moving without deviation |
| 59. | on point | relevant and accurate |
| 60. | one-to-one | between two people directly |
| 61. | open | not secretive; candid |
| 62. | outright | openly; without reservation |
| 63. | outspoken | expressing opinions openly |
| 64. | pellucid | very clear and easy to grasp |
| 65. | perspicuous | clearly expressed and understood |
| 66. | pinpoint | exactly located or identified |
| 67. | plain | simple and easy to understand |
| 68. | plainspoken | using simple, honest language |
| 69. | point-blank | without hesitation or evasion |
| 70. | precise | exact and accurate |
| 71. | quick | done in a short time |
| 72. | rapid | very fast |
| 73. | real-time | as it happens |
| 74. | right at | directly toward |
| 75. | right on | exactly correct |
| 76. | right to | immediately to the point |
| 77. | simple | not complex or complicated |
| 78. | specific | precise and clearly identified |
| 79. | spot-on | exactly right |
| 80. | straight | without bending or deviation |
| 81. | straightaway | immediately; without delay |
| 82. | straightforward | easy to understand; not complicated |
| 83. | targeted | aimed at a specific target |
| 84. | tight | precise; well controlled |
| 85. | to the point | focused on what matters |
| 86. | transparent | easy to see through; open |
| 87. | true | accurate; not false |
| 88. | unambiguous | having only one meaning |
| 89. | undisguised | not hidden or concealed |
| 90. | unequivocal | leaving no doubt |
| 91. | unfettered | not restrained or limited |
| 92. | unfiltered | not edited or softened |
| 93. | unreserved | not held back; open |
| 94. | unvarnished | not embellished or softened |
| 95. | upfront | open and honest from the start |
| 96. | verbatim | word for word |
| 97. | without delay | immediately |
| 98. | without detour | taking no indirect route |
| 99. | without intermediaries | not via a middle party |
| 100. | without middlemen | not through brokers |