Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is SIMILAR in meaning to the key word:

Contrite

  1. penitent

  2. perverse

  3. ponder

  4. prevail
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Explanation

Contrite means feeling or showing remorse and regret for one's actions. Penitent has the same meaning - someone who is sorry for their wrongdoings and seeks to make amends. Perverse means deliberately contrary, while ponder means to think deeply and prevail means to win or dominate.

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