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..

Random words

WordMeaning
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
anarchyabsence of government