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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renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
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profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
shearto cut off the hair from
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
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renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed