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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stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
gushto issue copiously or violently
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
comportto be fitting : accord
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless