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
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration