rectitude

Day 36Level 3

REHK-tih-tood

integrity

moral uprightness

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

honesty, honor, integrity, righteousness

Antonyms:

corruption, deceit, immorality

Example Sentence:

In an effort to spark a comeback, officials last fall pledged fiscal rectitude and a more open economy.

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