GRE Word List

BUFFOON

a ludicrous figure : clown

The meaning of the word buffoon is a ludicrous figure : clown.

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WordMeaning
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
egregiousconspicuous
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
conventionagreement