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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WordMeaning
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
mishapan unfortunate accident
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
wardthe action or process of guarding
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
depositiona testifying especially before a court
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name