GRE Word List

BUGABOO

an imaginary object of fear

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

Random words

WordMeaning
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
plumea feather of a bird: such as
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute