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
disputatiousinclined to dispute
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
festerto generate pus
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culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian