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
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
politicpolitical
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil