GRE Word List
BUFFOONERY
foolish or playful behavior or practice
The meaning of the word buffoonery is foolish or playful behavior or practice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sentinel | sentry |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| exude | to ooze out |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |