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
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
guyman
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs