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
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
malodoroushaving a bad odor
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
protractto prolong in time or space : continue