contrite

Day 59Level 2

kuhn-TRIET

penitent

penitent; seeking forgiveness

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

regretful, remorseful, apologetic

Antonyms:

indifferent

Example Sentence:

The contrite bomber burst into tears, when he was sentenced to death by the supreme court.

Related Words

abnormal

uh-NOM-uh-luhs

differing from what is standard or normal

impulsive

brash

impulsive, brazen

swiftness

suh-LER-i-tee

speed; swiftness

group of people

klik

a small and exclusive group of people

to produce

ehn-GEHN-duhr

to produce

not continuous

FIT-fuhl

not continuous; stopping and starting; recurring irregularly