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
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby