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
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
bookishof or relating to books
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
intermediarymediator
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism