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
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
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staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
retrenchcut down
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
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