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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groovea long narrow channel or depression
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comestibleedible
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
sciondescendant
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
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