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
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
wontaccustomed
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison