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
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
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dolta stupid person
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
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grudgingunwilling
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
toutto make much of : promote