GRE Word List

REMORSE

a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach

The meaning of the word remorse is a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach.

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volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
haggardnot tamed