GRE Word List
GAFFE
a social or diplomatic blunder
The meaning of the word gaffe is a social or diplomatic blunder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |