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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WordMeaning
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
magnitudegreat size or extent
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
equityjustice according to natural law or right
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain