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
realmkingdom
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
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disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
encumberweigh down
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
corrugatedhaving corrugations