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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enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
flushto fly away suddenly
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
nomenclaturename
paramourlover
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
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