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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compriseto be made up of
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
bestialof or relating to beasts
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs