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  • 21plain — Synonyms and related words: Attic, Bohemian, Ciceronian, Lebensraum, Mickey Mouse, Spartan, abrupt, absolute, absolutely, affable, agricultural region, air space, all embracing, all encompassing, all out, all pervading, apparent, arable land,… …

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  • 22Plain English Campaign — The Plain English Campaign (PEC) is a commercial editing and training firm based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1979 by Chrissie Maher, the company positions itself as a leader in plain language advocacy, working to persuade organisations in… …

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  • 23plain*/ — [pleɪn] adj I 1) simple, with no decoration or with nothing extra added a plain wooden table[/ex] a plain white T shirt[/ex] plain yoghurt[/ex] 2) easily seen or understood Syn: obvious Her disappointment was plain to see.[/ex] Sykes made it… …

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  • 24plain-spoken — adj 1. plain, plain speaking, point blank, blunt, to the point; abrupt, bluff, brusque, tactless, rude, downright, outright, out and out, explicit, unequivocal, Inf. flatfooted; outspoken, free, free spoken, free speaking, unreticent, bold,… …

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  • 25plain — 1. adjective 1) it was plain that something was wrong Syn: obvious, clear, crystal clear, evident, apparent, manifest, patent; discernible, perceptible, noticeable, recognizable, unmistakable, transparent; pronounced, marked, striking …

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  • 26plain — 1. adjective 1) it was plain that something was wrong Syn: obvious, clear, evident, apparent, manifest, unmistakable 2) plain English Syn: intelligible, comprehensible, understandable, clear …

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  • 27plain English — Synonyms and related words: austerity, baldness, bareness, candor, clarity, clear cutness, clearness, coherence, common speech, connectedness, consistency, crystallinity, definition, directness, distinctness, explicitness, frankness, homespun,… …

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  • 28plain — plain1 adjective 1》 not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary.     ↘without a pattern; in only one colour.     ↘unmarked; without identification: a plain envelope. 2》 easy to perceive or understand; clear.     ↘not using concealment or… …

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  • 29plain-spoken — /ˈpleɪn spoʊkən/ (say playn spohkuhn) adjective straightforward in expressing views, opinions, etc.; candid; blunt. Also, plain speaking …

  • 30Plain people — are Christian groups characterized by separation from the world and simple living, including plain dress. These group include Amish, Old Order, Conservative and Old Colony Mennonites, Old German Baptist Brethren and Old Order River Brethren, and… …

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