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.
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maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
flagrant | conspicuously offensive |
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chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
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ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
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