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
denominationan act of denominating
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
attentivemindful
vergebrink
adjacentnot distant : nearby
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting