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Learn “Rectitude”

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Rectitude

noun/REK-ti-tewd/

Meaning

Rectitude means being honest and always doing what is morally right.

In context

In the story, the old farmer's rectitude meant he never lied, even to save himself trouble.

Remember it

Rectitude has 'rect' like 'correct' — a person of rectitude always does the correct, right thing.

Use it well

Use rectitude for serious moral honesty, not for simply being nice or polite.