GRE Word List

BUGABOO

an imaginary object of fear

The meaning of the word bugaboo is an imaginary object of fear.

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depravitya corrupt act or practice
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
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expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance