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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| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
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| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
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| retribution | recompense |
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