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
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
passepast one's prime
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable