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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poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
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adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
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