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ad. In a forthright manner

ad. directly and without evasion; not roundabout

"Below this formal structure lies a crucial reality, which Penn is almost alone in forthrightly disclosing: students have a much better chance of being admitted if they apply early decision than if they wait to join the regular pool."

brightly    knightly    lightly    nightly    politely    rightly    slightly    sprightly    tightly    unsightly