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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| Word | Meaning |
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| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| minuscule | very small |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |