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 |
|---|---|
| grudging | unwilling |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| demented | mad |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| writ | something written : writing |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
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| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |