| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aboveboard | Openly honest; lawful. |
| 2. | Actual | Existing in fact; real. |
| 3. | Adept | Highly skilled; competent. |
| 4. | Admissible | Acceptable as valid evidence. |
| 5. | Affirmed | Confirmed as true. |
| 6. | Authentic | Real; not fake. |
| 7. | Bona fide | In good faith; legitimate. |
| 8. | By the book | Done properly; legitimately. |
| 9. | Candid | Frank; truthful. |
| 10. | Certified | Officially verified. |
| 11. | Clean | Free from wrongdoing. |
| 12. | Confirmed | Established as true. |
| 13. | Credible | Believable; trustworthy. |
| 14. | Cut-and-dried | Clear; not ambiguous. |
| 15. | Dependable | Reliable; can be trusted. |
| 16. | Direct | Straightforward; without pretense. |
| 17. | Documented | Supported by records. |
| 18. | Earnest | Sincere and serious. |
| 19. | Evidenced | Backed by proof. |
| 20. | Exact | Accurate; precise. |
| 21. | Factual | Based on facts. |
| 22. | Fair | Just; unbiased. |
| 23. | Faithful | True to the original. |
| 24. | For real | Truly; not pretending. |
| 25. | Frank | Open and honest. |
| 26. | Genuine article | The real, original item. |
| 27. | Good-faith | Honest intent; without deceit. |
| 28. | Grounded | Realistic; based in reality. |
| 29. | Honest | Truthful; not deceptive. |
| 30. | Honest-to-goodness | Truly real; not fake. |
| 31. | Honorable | Upright; principled. |
| 32. | In earnest | Seriously; sincerely. |
| 33. | In good faith | With honest intent. |
| 34. | Incontrovertible | Impossible to dispute. |
| 35. | Incorruptible | Not open to bribery. |
| 36. | Just | Fair; morally right. |
| 37. | Keenly felt | Deeply sincere; heartfelt. |
| 38. | Known | Recognized as true. |
| 39. | Kosher | Proper; legitimate. |
| 40. | Legit | Legitimate; not fake. |
| 41. | Legitimate | Lawful; valid. |
| 42. | Lucid | Clear and truthful. |
| 43. | Manifest | Obvious; plainly true. |
| 44. | Matter-of-fact | Plainly realistic; unembellished. |
| 45. | Natural | Not artificial; unforced. |
| 46. | No-nonsense | Practical; without pretense. |
| 47. | Not contrived | Not artificially created. |
| 48. | Objective | Unbiased; based on facts. |
| 49. | Official | Authorized; sanctioned. |
| 50. | On the level | Honest and fair. |
| 51. | Original | First; not a copy. |
| 52. | Out-and-out | Thoroughly; unmistakably. |
| 53. | Outspoken | Frank; candid. |
| 54. | Palpable | So real it’s felt. |
| 55. | Plainspoken | Simple, honest, direct. |
| 56. | Principled | Guided by moral standards. |
| 57. | Proven | Shown true by evidence. |
| 58. | Pure | Unmixed; untainted. |
| 59. | Real | Not imaginary or fake. |
| 60. | Real-deal | Truly authentic. |
| 61. | Realistic | True to life. |
| 62. | Reliable | Consistently trustworthy. |
| 63. | Reputable | Widely trusted; respected. |
| 64. | Righteous | Morally right; just. |
| 65. | Sincere | Free from pretense. |
| 66. | Sound | Valid; well-founded. |
| 67. | Straight | Honest; not deceptive. |
| 68. | Straight-up | Completely honest; direct. |
| 69. | Straightforward | Plain and honest. |
| 70. | Substantiated | Supported with evidence. |
| 71. | Sure | Certain; beyond doubt. |
| 72. | True | In accordance with fact. |
| 73. | True-blue | Loyal and genuine. |
| 74. | True-hearted | Sincerely devoted. |
| 75. | Trustworthy | Deserving of trust. |
| 76. | Truthful | Telling the truth. |
| 77. | Unadulterated | Not mixed; pure. |
| 78. | Unaffected | Natural; not pretended. |
| 79. | Unalloyed | Pure; untainted. |
| 80. | Unbiased | Not prejudiced. |
| 81. | Uncontrived | Not forced or artificial. |
| 82. | Undeniable | Impossible to reject. |
| 83. | Unembellished | Not exaggerated; plain. |
| 84. | Unfeigned | Not pretended; sincere. |
| 85. | Unforced | Natural; not strained. |
| 86. | Unimpeachable | Beyond suspicion; blameless. |
| 87. | Unmistakable | Clear; cannot be confused. |
| 88. | Unquestionable | Not open to doubt. |
| 89. | Unvarnished | Plain; without concealment. |
| 90. | Valid | Legally or logically sound. |
| 91. | Verified | Checked and confirmed true. |
| 92. | Veritable | True; real. |
| 93. | Well-founded | Based on good evidence. |
| 94. | Wholehearted | Fully sincere; committed. |
| 95. | Without guile | Free of deceit. |
| 96. | Without pretense | Not pretending; sincere. |
| 97. | Xenial | Hospitable; sincerely welcoming. |
| 98. | Xerox-free | Not a copy; original. |
| 99. | Xylophonic | Clear-toned; not muffled. |
| 100. | Yearned-for | Truly desired; heartfelt. |

