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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viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
durationcontinuance in time
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle