GRE Word List

BUGABOO

an imaginary object of fear

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

Random words

WordMeaning
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain