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
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
delugean overflowing of the land by water
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt