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
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
bestowto put to use : apply
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
chivalrousvaliant