GRE Word List
TIMOROUS
of a timid disposition : fearful
The meaning of the word timorous is of a timid disposition : fearful.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
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| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
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| expiate | to make amends for |
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