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timorously

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tim·or·ous  (tmr-s)
adj.
Full of apprehensiveness; timid.
[Middle English, from Old French timoureus, from Medieval Latin timrsus, from Latin timor, timr-, fear, from timre, to fear.]
timor·ous·ly adv.
timor·ous·ness n.
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Adv.1.timorouslytimorously - in a timorous and trepid manner      
trepidly


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