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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
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| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| spare | not being used |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |
| pliant | pliable |
| dainty | something delicious to the taste |
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| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |