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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calculatedapt
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manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
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rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
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browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse