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
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection