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
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
abjureto renounce upon oath
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
gustoan individual or special taste
lampoonsatire
rompone that romps