GRE words for boldness and timidity word list

This study set contains GRE vocabulary words related to boldness and timidity, providing learners with precise meanings and usage in context. Enhance your vocabulary with words that describe confidence and shyness in various situations.

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1. What does 'audacious' mean?

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Words of Boldness(16)

audacious

bold and daring

intrepid

fearless and adventurous

dauntless

unable to be intimidated

valiant

showing courage or determination

fearless

lacking fear

unflinching

not showing fear or hesitation

resolute

determined and unwavering

gallant

brave and heroic

assertive

confidently aggressive or self-assured

daring

adventurous and audacious

spunky

spirited and courageous

plucky

having determination in the face of difficulty

fearlessness

the state of being unafraid

heroic

courageous and noble

venturesome

willing to take risks

boldness

the quality of being brave and confident

Words of Timidity(16)

timid

shy

apprehensive

fearful

trepidation

fear or anxiety about something that may happen

bashful

easily embarrassed or shy

diffident

lacking confidence in one's own ability

cowardice

lack of bravery

hesitant

tentative or unsure

meek

quiet, gentle, and submissive

trepid

characterized by fear or anxiety

timorous

showing or suffering from nervousness

faint-hearted

lacking courage

shrinking violet

a person who is timid or shy

cower

to crouch down in fear

quail

to feel or show fear or apprehension

dither

to be indecisive or uncertain

pussyfoot

to act cautiously or timidly

Questions in this Study Set(32)

1. What does 'audacious' mean?

A.bold and daring
B.fearless and adventurous
C.unable to be intimidated
D.showing courage or determination

2. What does 'timid' mean?

A.shy
B.bold
C.confident
D.assertive

3. Which word means 'brave and heroic'?

A.gallant
B.plucky
C.unflinching
D.intrepid

4. Which word means 'fearful'?

A.quail
B.dither
C.meek
D.pussyfoot

5. What does 'intrepid' mean?

A.fearless and adventurous
B.determined and unwavering
C.confidently aggressive
D.spirited and courageous

6. 'Bashful' can best be defined as:

A.confident
B.easily embarrassed
C.aggressive
D.foolhardy

7. Which word means 'determined and unwavering'?

A.dauntless
B.resolute
C.venturous
D.daring

8. What does 'diffident' mean?

A.self-assured
B.lacking confidence
C.fearless
D.assertive

9. What does 'fearless' mean?

A.lacking fear
B.showing courage or determination
C.having determination in the face of difficulty
D.bold and daring

10. Which word means 'lack of bravery'?

A.meekness
B.cowardice
C.boldness
D.fortitude

11. Which word means 'unable to be intimidated'?

A.unflinching
B.spunky
C.venturesome
D.assertive

12. 'Hesitant' is best described as:

A.decisive
B.tentative
C.confident
D.bold

13. What does 'valiant' mean?

A.showing courage or determination
B.adventurous and audacious
C.having determination in the face of difficulty
D.confidently aggressive

14. What does 'meek' mean?

A.aggressive
B.rebellious
C.quiet and gentle
D.confident

15. Which word means 'spirited and courageous'?

A.spunky
B.fearlessness
C.heroic
D.dauntless

16. Which word means 'characterized by fear or anxiety'?

A.trepid
B.pussyfoot
C.bold
D.confident

17. What does 'gallant' mean in this context?

A.adventurous and audacious
B.courageous and noble
C.having determination in the face of difficulty
D.fearless and adventurous

18. 'Timorous' is best defined as:

A.fearless
B.showing nervousness
C.aggressive
D.confident

19. Which word means 'willing to take risks'?

A.venturesome
B.unflinching
C.fearless
D.boldness

20. What does 'faint-hearted' mean?

A.courageous
B.lacking courage
C.fearless
D.brave

21. What does 'daring' mean?

A.bold and daring
B.courageous and noble
C.unable to be intimidated
D.confidently aggressive

22. Which term describes a person who is timid or shy?

A.shrinking violet
B.bold pioneer
C.fearless leader
D.daring individual

23. Which word means 'having determination in the face of difficulty'?

A.plucky
B.assertive
C.fearlessness
D.valiant

24. What does 'cower' mean?

A.to stand tall
B.to crouch down in fear
C.to confront boldly
D.to speak loudly

25. What does 'assertive' mean?

A.confidently aggressive or self-assured
B.fearless and adventurous
C.lacking fear
D.showing courage or determination

26. Which word means 'to feel or show fear or apprehension'?

A.quail
B.dither
C.strut
D.march

27. Which term describes the quality of being brave and confident?

A.boldness
B.intrepid
C.heroic
D.gallant

28. 'Dither' can best be defined as:

A.to be decisive
B.to be bold
C.to be indecisive
D.to be assertive

29. What does 'heroic' mean?

A.courageous and noble
B.fearless and adventurous
C.showing courage or determination
D.unable to be intimidated

30. What does 'pussyfoot' mean?

A.to act cautiously
B.to take risks
C.to be courageous
D.to act boldly

31. Which word means 'showing courage or determination'?

A.valiant
B.unflinching
C.plucky
D.intrepid

32. Which word best describes someone who is lacking in self-confidence and hesitant to take action?

A.diffident
B.quail
C.timorous
D.bashful

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