What does penitence mean in the sentence below? Choose the best answer.

Gloria’s penitence was clear when she offered to do extra chores for two weeks.

elation
remorselessness
indignation
contriteness

1 answer

In the sentence, "Gloria’s penitence was clear when she offered to do extra chores for two weeks," the best answer is contriteness.

Penitence refers to the feeling of regret or sorrow for having done something wrong, and in this context, Gloria’s willingness to do extra chores suggests she feels remorseful and is trying to make amends.