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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WordMeaning
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
occidentwest
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
repastsomething taken as food : meal
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
overturnto cause to turn over : upset