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61punctilious — /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs / (say pungk tileeuhs) adjective attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of forms in conduct or actions. –punctiliously, adverb –punctiliousness, noun …
62scrupulous — /ˈskrupjələs / (say skroohpyuhluhs) adjective 1. having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what is right. 2. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact. –scrupulosity /skrupjəˈlɒsəti/ (say skroohpyuh losuhtee),… …
63carefully — [adv] cautiously; painstakingly anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably …
64closely — [adv] approximately, carefully by the skin of one’s teeth*, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply,… …
65punctilious — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. DERIVATIVES punctiliously adverb punctiliousness noun …
66punctiliousness — punctilious ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. DERIVATIVES punctiliously adverb punctiliousness noun …
67step-mother — The Oxford English Dictionary mentions that the term ‘step devil’ was once used as a synonym of ‘step mother’. Certainly the latter term is a difficult one to live with, thanks to the wicked stepmothers of many a children’s tale. Speakers… …
68punctilious — [puŋk til′ē əs] adj. [Fr pointilleux < pointille < It puntiglio: see PUNCTILIO] 1. very careful about every detail of behavior, ceremony, etc. [a punctilious host] 2. very exact; scrupulous punctiliously adv. punctiliousness n …
69punctilious — adj. 1 attentive to formality or etiquette. 2 precise in behaviour. Derivatives: punctiliously adv. punctiliousness n. Etymology: F pointilleux f. pointille f. It. (as PUNCTILIO) …
70stiff-backed — adjective having a stiff back (Freq. 1) the guards stood stiff backed and unsmiling • Similar to: ↑backed * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : rigidly erect a stiff backed sergeant 2 …
