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 |
|---|---|
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
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| facsimile | an exact copy |