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 |
|---|---|
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| championship | designation as champion |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |