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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abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
ebullientboiling
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
extolto praise highly : glorify
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
beguilehoodwink
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant