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
headfirstwith the head foremost
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
refraincurb
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous