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
frigidintensely cold
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
dermatologista branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
natationthe action or art of swimming
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief