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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vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
tactfulhaving or showing tact
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence