GRE Word List
BUGABOO
an imaginary object of fear
The meaning of the word bugaboo is an imaginary object of fear.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
| pliant | pliable |
| raiment | clothing |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| spoof | deceive |
| vendor | one that vends : seller |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |