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

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

simple and free from cunning

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candor [noun]

the habit of speaking truthfully and directly without evasion

Ex: I appreciated her candor in pointing out the flaws .
disinterested [adjective]

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

Ex: His disinterested approach meant he had no personal stake in the outcome of the project .
fidelity [noun]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

Ex: They valued his fidelity to the team 's goals .
comely [adjective]

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

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decorum [noun]

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

Ex: The courtroom demanded strict decorum from all present .
ingenuous [adjective]

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

Ex: He was taken advantage of due to his ingenuous nature .
probity [noun]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

Ex: In business , probity is essential to building lasting relationships .

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

Ex: The judge was concerned with the propriety of the evidence presented .
punctilious [adjective]

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

Ex: At the meeting , his punctilious notes captured every point discussed .
unfeigned [adjective]

without any pretense in feelings or expressions

Ex: Their unfeigned concern for the well-being of others led them to selflessly volunteer in the community .
veracious [adjective]

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

Ex: A veracious witness is crucial in any legal case .
irreproachable [adjective]

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

Ex: The judge was known for her irreproachable fairness .
bona fide [adjective]

honest and without having deceit

Ex: His bona fide character shone through when he admitted his mistake and made amends .

a person whose behavior must be above suspicion because of their close association with someone important

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unsullied [adjective]

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

Ex: Their unsullied honor was a source of pride for the family .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Deceitful Qualities & Roles Deception & Corruption Moral Corruption & Wickedness Ailments & Injuries
Treatments & Remedies The Body & Its State Criticism & Censure Sadness, Regret & Apathy
Fear, Anxiety & Weakness Generosity, Kindness & Composure Skill & Wisdom Friendliness & Good Nature
Vigor & Fortitude Favorable States & Qualities Honesty & Integrity Nature & Environment
Declaration & Appeal Casual & Annoying Talk Linguistic Terms & Sayings Styles & Qualities of Speech
Religion & Morality Magic & The Supernatural Time & Duration History & Antiquity
Legal Matters Improvement Foolishness & Folly Hostility, Temper & Aggression
Arrogance & Haughtiness Obstinacy & Stubbornness Social Roles & Archetypes Professions & Roles
Politics & Social Structure Science Hostile Actions Low Quality & Worthlessness
Burdens & Afflictions Physical Conflict Termination & Renunciation Prohibition & Prevention
Weakening & Decline Confusion & Obscurity Connection & Joining Warfare
Abundance & Proliferation Arts & Literature Spoilage Strong Emotional States
Color, Light & Visual Patterns Form, Texture & Structure Suitability & Appropriateness Approval & Agreement
Additions & Attachments Animals & Biology Finance & Valuables Tools & Equipment
Cognition & Understanding Caution, Judgment & Awareness Sound & Noise Movement
Physical Descriptions Landforms Objects & Materials Ceremonies & Revelry
Creation & Causation Argument & Disparagement Agriculture & Food Unconventional States
Family & Marriage Dwelling & Inhabiting Scent & Flavor Conceptual Extremes
Similarity & Difference