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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debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
disconcertto throw into confusion
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preyan animal taken by a predator as food
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision