GRE Word List

FIASCO

a complete failure

The meaning of the word fiasco is a complete failure.

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artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
suppliantsupplicant
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability