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
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
guisea form or style of dress : costume
deploreto feel or express grief for
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
retributionrecompense
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations