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
depredationto lay waste : plunder
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive