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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WordMeaning
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
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solicitorone that solicits
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
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