GRE Word List

TIMIDITY

lacking in courage or self-confidence

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

Random words

WordMeaning
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
ployescapade
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
ramificationbranch
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims