GRE Word List

BUFFOON

a ludicrous figure : clown

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

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advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
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apexthe uppermost point : vertex
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
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ejaculationan act of ejaculating
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit