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.

Random words

WordMeaning
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
cessiona yielding to another : concession
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
communetalk over
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment