GRE Word List
BUFFOON
a ludicrous figure : clown
The meaning of the word buffoon is a ludicrous figure : clown.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |