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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bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
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forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
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