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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inundateoverwhelm
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together