Word: candor

candor 

Definition:	(noun) The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
Synonyms:	forthrightness, frankness, directness
Usage:	While I appreciate candor, sometimes a little white lie is necessary to protect a person’s feelings. Discuss.

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The Burning Question: Is freedom of speech equated with forced exposure and therefore adherence to speech?

The Burning Question: Is freedom of speech equated with forced exposure and therefore adherence to speech?

And furthermore acceptance of ideas and actions proclaimed by said speech?

Can any company force you to be associated with ideas and ideologies that are erroneous, by not providing a means to separate and insulate yourself from such ideas?

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Word: OTIOSE

otiose 

Definition:	(adjective) Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being.
Synonyms:	superfluous, wasted, pointless, senseless
Usage:	More than half of his acceptance speech was otiose nonsense, and the rest was just a rehash of his campaign promises.Discuss.