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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oculistophthalmologist
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snivelto run at the nose
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prolongto lengthen in time : continue
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium