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
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
choicethe act of choosing : selection
purportedreputed
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with