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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Honesty & Integrity

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
artless
[Adjective]

simple and free from cunning

Ex: They admired her artless generosity and openness.
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candor
[noun]

the habit of speaking truthfully and directly without evasion

Ex: Their candor helped resolve the conflict quickly .
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disinterested
[Adjective]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.
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fidelity
[noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: Her fidelity to the company was evident in her dedication to every project .
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comely
[Adjective]

proper, polite, or appropriate in behavior or appearance according to social standards

Ex: Speaking out of turn was not seen as comely behavior.
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decorum
[noun]

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of propriety, etiquette, or social conduct

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to observe decorum during the assembly .
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guileless
[Adjective]

sincere and free from deceit

Ex: Politicians need a certain amount of guile but the guileless candidate spoke their mind without carefully weighing every word.
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ingenuous
[Adjective]

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

Ex: His ingenuous belief in fairy tales persisted well into adulthood .
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probity
[noun]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

Ex: His probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .
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propriety
[noun]

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

Ex: The guidelines were established to ensure propriety in business dealings .
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punctilious
[Adjective]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

Ex: Despite the casual setting , his punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .
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unfeigned
[Adjective]

without any pretense in feelings or expressions

Ex: The artist poured unfeigned emotion onto the canvas , creating a masterpiece that resonated with viewers .
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veracious
[Adjective]

(of a person) habitually truthful and unwilling to lie or mislead

Ex: Even under pressure , she remained veracious and refused to deceive .
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irreproachable
[Adjective]

so perfect in conduct, character, or quality that no blame can be justified

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bona fide
[Adjective]

honest and without having deceit

Ex: The bona fide customer service representative went above and beyond to solve the issue with honesty .
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a person whose behavior must be above suspicion because of their close association with someone important

Ex: The judge expects all his clerks to act like Caesar's wife.
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unsullied
[Adjective]

having a reputation or character that is completely free from shame, dishonor, or moral faults

Ex: His reputation stayed unsullied despite the rumors.
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to conform strictly to rules, standards, or expectations

Ex: Students are expected to toe the mark in their academic honesty.
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