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
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
motleyvariegated in color
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance