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
trappingsoutward signs
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
raptlifted up and carried away
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
wreakbring about
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
direexciting horror
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for