Scrupulous
[SKROO-pyuh-luhs]
Hint 1.
The suffix -ous, indictates “possessing, or full of,” and scrupulous accordingly means full of scruples.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“When hiring an accountant, you’re ideally looking for a scrupulous person who’ll take seriously all aspects of each task.”
Which is the best definition of scrupulous?
A.
Inflexibly maintained and adhered to
B.
Receptive or dependable to others
C.
Unprincipled and lacking in integrity
D.
Principled or highly conscientious
Hint 1.
The suffix -ous, indictates “possessing, or full of,” and scrupulous accordingly means full of scruples.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“When hiring an accountant, you’re ideally looking for a scrupulous person who’ll take seriously all aspects of each task.”
Get tomorrow’s GRE word
sent to your inbox
sent to your inbox
Enter your email here and get the Word of the
Day sent to your inbox every morning!
Day sent to your inbox every morning!
Thank you for subscribing!
Make sure to confirm your email via the confirmation email sent to your inbox.