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 |
|---|---|
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| retrench | cut down |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| appease | pacify |