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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incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
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astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals