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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frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
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lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr