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
postulatedemand
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
upshotthe final result : outcome
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
bitinghaving the power to bite
consignto give over to another's care
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point