GRE Word List
CONTRITE
penitent; repentant; N. contrition
The meaning of the word contrite is penitent; repentant; N. contrition.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attire | clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel |
| itinerary | plan of a trip; record of a trip |
| roseate | rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views |
| hamper | obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ķǰ̳ Ǻ ٱ |
| sledge | large sled drawn by work animals |
| furtive | stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance |
| orthography | correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics |
| sustain | suffer (harm or loss); experience; support; prop; maintain; keep in existence; nourish (to maintain life); Ex. sustain the family/the trapped miners |
| preeminent | outstanding; superior |
| caste | one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige |
