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in • cor • rupt • i • ble adj., that cannot be contaminated or debased. A dishonest businessman tried to bribe the mayor into giving his company the contract, but the mayor proved incorruptible.

un • de • filed adj., uncorrupt; honorable. The pristine forests in the national park are some of the few undefiled wilderness areas in this region.

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re • vile vt., subject to verbal abuse. Mrs. Manning reviled the pickpocket who tried to steal her wallet.

con • trive vt., scheme. Yolanda and Coretta contrived a brilliant plan to lure the unsuspecting Kimberly to her surprise birthday party.

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rai • ment n., clothing; garments. The queen wore red raiment for her coronation.