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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| faculty | ability |
| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| marred | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |