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
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)