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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| cubicle | a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |