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
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
rectifyto set right : remedy
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
facultyability
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of