GRE Word List
PROBITY
adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
The meaning of the word probity is adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| exude | to ooze out |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| annex | to attach as a quality, consequence, or condition |
| ensconce | shelter |