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
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
affinityrelationship by marriage
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
cessiona yielding to another : concession
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events