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
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
advertto turn the mind or attention
spoofdeceive
connivancethe act of conniving