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
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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
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aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
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urchinhedgehog
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