GRE Word List

GAFFE

a social or diplomatic blunder

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

Random words

WordMeaning
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
apoplexystroke
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather