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
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skimpskimpy
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tantruma fit of bad temper
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
compressto press or squeeze together