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
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
sanctiona formal decree
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless