GRE Word List

TIMIDITY

lacking in courage or self-confidence

The meaning of the word timidity is lacking in courage or self-confidence.

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prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
implicationsomething implied: such as
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optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
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nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
assailto attack violently : assault
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
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