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
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm