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 |
|---|---|
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| subjective | of, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as |