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 |
|---|---|
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |