completely honest, straightforward

The girl was candid about her opinion of homosexuals.

inference; guesswork

The girls' opinions of me are based off of mere conjectures.

instructive

The workshop included a didactic presentation, followed by a group discussion.

showing excessive emotion; overflowing

Mrs. Coffey is an effusive teacher.

a mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term

"To pass away" is a common euphemism for dying.

to infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information