GRE Word List

BUGABOO

an imaginary object of fear

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

Random words

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chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
verbalizeto express something in words
cuethe letter q
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
frivolousof little weight or importance
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn