indicating+fear
11tim|id — «TIHM ihd», adjective. 1. easily frightened; shy: »The timid child was afraid of the dark. Deer are timid animals. 2. characterized by or indicating fear: »a timid reply. ╂[< Latin timidus < timēre to fear] –tim´id|ly, adverb. –tim´id|ness …
12tim´or|ous|ness — tim|or|ous «TIHM uhr uhs», adjective. 1. easily frightened; timid: »The timorous rabt ran away. SYNONYM(S): fearful, fearsome. 2. characterizing or indicating fear: »a timorous approach to reality. ╂[< Old French temerous, timoureus <… …
13tim´or|ous|ly — tim|or|ous «TIHM uhr uhs», adjective. 1. easily frightened; timid: »The timorous rabt ran away. SYNONYM(S): fearful, fearsome. 2. characterizing or indicating fear: »a timorous approach to reality. ╂[< Old French temerous, timoureus <… …
14tim|or|ous — «TIHM uhr uhs», adjective. 1. easily frightened; timid: »The timorous rabt ran away. SYNONYM(S): fearful, fearsome. 2. characterizing or indicating fear: »a timorous approach to reality. ╂[< Old French temerous, timoureus < Medieval Latin… …
15timorous — a. 1. Fearful, timid, destitute of courage. 2. Scrupulous, full of scruples, indicating fear …
16biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… …
17India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
18Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
19WOMAN — This article is arranged according to the following outline: the historical perspective biblical period marriage and children women in household life economic roles educational and managerial roles religious roles women outside the household… …
20china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
