GRE Word List

CONTRITE

feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.

The meaning of the word contrite is feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc..

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WordMeaning
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
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ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
obligatorybinding in law or conscience