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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WordMeaning
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
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compileto compose out of materials from other documents
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
oligarchygovernment by the few
laxloose
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief