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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complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
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fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
impuissanceweakness
sustainto give support or relief to
victualsfood usable by people
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
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