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
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
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fervidvery hot : burning
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dissipateto break up and drive off
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
emanateto come out from a source