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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elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
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institutesomething that is instituted: such as
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
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