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
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
wantonmerciless
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
antisepticopposing microbial infection
scurriloususing or given to coarse language