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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|---|---|
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| outlook | a place offering a view |
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| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| colloquy | conversation |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
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