Paris Hilton was caught on videotape as she backed her SUV into a parked car and drove off, seemingly without contrition. Her publicist explained that she was addled by the flashbulbs of a swarm of photographers and the tumult caused her to effect the accident. He further explicated that, in accordance with social mores and the laws of California, Paris notified a parking attendant and provided her contact information to be delivered to the victim.

contrition - (noun) regret for one's wrongdoing

addle - (verb) to confuse

tumult - (noun) the noise and commotion of a large crowd

effect - (verb) to bring about

explicate - (verb) to explain

mores - (noun) traditional ways