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Understanding meaning

Explicit describes something that is expressed clearly and directly, leaving no doubt about what something means.

For example:

The teacher gave the students explicit instructions on how to study for the test, so that they would know exactly what to do.

He is very explicit about why he does not like his job. He gave us all the details.

Which answers are closest in meaning to explicit? Choose the 3 correct answers.

easy to understand

direct and to the point

exact and clear

unclear so you have to guess what something means