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 |
|---|---|
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| lode | waterway |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |