GRE Word List
BUFFOON
a ludicrous figure : clown
The meaning of the word buffoon is a ludicrous figure : clown.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| onus | burden |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| hap | happening |