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..

Random words

WordMeaning
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
kudospraise given for achievement
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
tannerone that tans hides
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
retortto pay or hurl back : return
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
convolutedhaving convolutions