GRE Word List

FORMIDABLE

causing fear, dread, or apprehension

The meaning of the word formidable is causing fear, dread, or apprehension.

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WordMeaning
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout