GRE Word List
TIMOROUS
of a timid disposition : fearful
The meaning of the word timorous is of a timid disposition : fearful.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| vampire | the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |