ar·rect \(ˈ)a|rekt\adjective Etymology: Latin arrectus, past participle of arrigere to raise up, from ad- + -rigere (from regere to direct, guide) — more at right 1.: rigidly erect : lifted up : raised < a rabbit with ears arrect > 2.: attentive, alert < God speaks … to the vigilant and arrect — George Smalridge >