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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climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner