GRE Word List

FIASCO

a complete failure

The meaning of the word fiasco is a complete failure.

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duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
clipperone that clips something
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort