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
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
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impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
imminentready to take place : happening soon
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reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
providentfrugal
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones