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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WordMeaning
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
filchto steal secretly or casually
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
bestowto put to use : apply
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
smotherto kill by depriving of air