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| noun. uprightness, extreme morality. The priest's rectitude gave him the moral authority to counsel his parishioneers |
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| adj brave in the face of danger. After scaling a live volcano prior to its eruption the explorer was praised for his intrepid attitude. |
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| verb to sneak away hide. in the confusion the super-spy absconded into the night with the secret plans |
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| adj. showing rainbow colors. the socialties large diamond ring was iridescent in the afternoon sun |
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| to oreject renounce. to prove his honesty, the president abjured the evil policies of his wicked predecessor. |
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