GRE Word List

PENITENT

feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant

The meaning of the word penitent is feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant.

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WordMeaning
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
rompone that romps
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way