GRE Word List

RECTITUDE

the quality or state of being straight

The meaning of the word rectitude is the quality or state of being straight.

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lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming