GRE Word List

TREPIDATION

a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension

The meaning of the word trepidation is a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension.

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WordMeaning
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
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insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
prosodythe study of versification
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss