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
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar