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
rigto fit out with rigging
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
sparenot being used
oatmealmeal made from oats
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals