Scrupulous (adj)
scroo-pul-us
Having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled:
First recorded in 1400–50; a late Middle English word from Latin scrūpulōsus; scruple, -ous
Example sentences
“And finally, Democrats must be scrupulous in tying Republicans to the consequences of their policies.”
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)
