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
cremateto subject to cremation
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
immobilitynot moving : motionless
recitala detailed account : enumeration
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire