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 |
|---|---|
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |