GRE Word List

GAFFE

a social or diplomatic blunder

The meaning of the word gaffe is a social or diplomatic blunder.

Random words

WordMeaning
writsomething written : writing
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others