5
matter-of-fact(simple, rational, straightforward, truthful, factual)
5
natural(adjective, honest, exact, true, real)
5
perfect(noun, adjective, exact, precise, accurate)
5
realistic(adjective, open, honest, rational, straightforward)
5
truthful(adjective, open, honest, plain, straight)
5
typographical error(noun, expression, idiom)
5
unadulterated(adjective, plain, true, straightforward, straight)
5
usual(adjective, exact, real, word, word for word)
5
veracious(adjective, open, correct, honest, solid)
5
veritable(adjective, open, correct, exact, precise)
5
written(adjective, honest, exact, real, word)
4
apparent(adjective, exact, real, word, word for word)
4
basic(adjective, hard, severe, cold, austere)
4
conscientious(adjective, precise, truth, similar, fastidious)
4
denotative
4
direct
4
downright(noun, adverb, exact, precise, accurate)
4
good(honest, true, natural, real, indisputable)
4
nice(noun, adjective, exact, precise, truth)
4
punctilious(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
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