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
compulsorymandatory
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
condolegrieve
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports