GRE Word List

FIASCO

a complete failure

The meaning of the word fiasco is a complete failure.

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WordMeaning
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
meteto give out by measure : dole out
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
passiveacted upon by an external agency
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort