GRE Word List

FIASCO

a complete failure

The meaning of the word fiasco is a complete failure.

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seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
gustythe sensation of taste
prodigya highly talented child or youth
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant