GRE Word List

BUFFOONERY

foolish or playful behavior or practice

The meaning of the word buffoonery is foolish or playful behavior or practice.

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conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
meddlesomegiven to meddling
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve