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Clarity

adj.

lucid

Meaning: clear, easily understandable

Usage: Because Guenevere’s essay was so lucid, I only had to read it once to understand her reasoning.

adj.

pellucid

Meaning: easily intelligible, clear

Usage: Wishing his book to be pellucid to the common man, Albert Camus avoided using complicated grammar when composing The Stranger.

adj.

limpid

Meaning: clear, transparent

Usage: Mr. Johnson’s limpid writing style greatly pleased readers who disliked complicated novels.

adj.

manifest

Meaning: easily seen, clear, obvious

Usage: His excitement was manifest when the team announced the final score.