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 |
|---|---|
| disabuse | to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |