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
passepast one's prime
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sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness