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

WordMeaning
draughta 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
gruela thin porridge
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart