GRE Word List

BUGABOO

an imaginary object of fear

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

Random words

WordMeaning
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
attentivemindful
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless