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
figmentsomething made up or contrived
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
crypticsecret
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
flutedhaving or marked by grooves