GRE Word List

GAFFE

a social or diplomatic blunder

The meaning of the word gaffe is a social or diplomatic blunder.

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WordMeaning
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
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luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
bolta lightning stroke
descryto catch sight of
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)