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
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
retainto keep in possession or use
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group