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
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
estimablecapable of being estimated
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underlyinglying beneath or below
mausoleuma large tomb
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
prowessdistinguished bravery
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besiegeto surround with armed forces