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
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
emulateto strive to equal or excel
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
dys-abnormal