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
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
tightwada close or miserly person
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression