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
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
understateto represent as less than is the case
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
coalesceto grow together
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
kudospraise given for achievement
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as