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
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
piquantengagingly provocative
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
forteone's strong point
despota ruler with absolute power and authority