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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| cringe | to recoil in distaste |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
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| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
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