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
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
legenda story coming down from the past
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated