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
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
promptto move to action : incite
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
dissipateto break up and drive off
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
politypolitical organization
siblingsib
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart