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
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
primethe second of the canonical hours
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand