. frank; outspoken; open and sincere. 2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: 3. informal; unposed.

depressing; dreary.

1. to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early. 2. to bid or allow (a person) to go; give permission or a re

set apart or cut off from others, separate

to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of

strengthen, reinforce

Having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine,wormwood, or aloes.

To perplex or confuse.

to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase

An irrational belief which ignores the laws of nature.

a false impression, something that seems to be something that it is not

unable to pay debts-2 used to say that someone or something completely lacks a good or desired quality. Several risky deals bankrupted

able to be heard, hearable