GRE Word List

BUFFOON

a ludicrous figure : clown

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

Random words

WordMeaning
intersticea space that intervenes between things
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
polyglotone who is polyglot
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
uprightperpendicular
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract