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
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
actuaryclerk
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted