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
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation