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 |
|---|---|
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |