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
ephemerallasting a very short time
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
longevitya long duration of individual life
nomenclaturename
besiegeto surround with armed forces
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
prepossessingcreating prejudice
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
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atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome