SAT vocabulary

Punctilious (Re-attempt)

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example

"The punctilious chef insisted that every ingredient be measured precisely and every dish plated with absolute perfection."

Etymology

From Italian 'puntiglio' (fine point, precise detail) + '-ous'.

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