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
stem_fromarise from; originate from
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
premonitorygiving warning
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
haphappening
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
lanknot well filled out : slender