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scrupulous
scru·pu·lous
[
skrpyələss
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
having moral integrity:
having or showing careful regard for what is morally right
He was too scrupulous to falsify even the slightest detail.
2.
very precise:
rigorously precise or thorough
scrupulous cleanliness
scru·pu·los·i·ty
[
skrpyə lóssətee
]
noun
scru·pu·lous·ly
adverb
scru·pu·lous·ness
noun
Word Key: Synonyms
See careful.
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scru·pu·los·i·ty [ skrpyə lóssətee ] nounscru·pu·lous·ly adverbscru·pu·lous·ness noun
