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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lubricateto make smooth or slippery
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
machinationsan act of machinating
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance