GRE Word List

FIASCO

a complete failure

The meaning of the word fiasco is a complete failure.

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WordMeaning
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order