Redoubtable
hardrih-DOW-tuh-bul
adjective
Definition
formidable, especially as an opponent; commanding respect or fear
Examples
“She was a redoubtable debater whom few classmates dared to challenge.”
“The fortress, defended by redoubtable warriors, had never fallen to a siege.”
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GRE Tip
Redoubtable is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "formidable" or "fearsome" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "feeble".
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official or warm approval and praise
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