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
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
gerontocracyrule by elders
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due