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 |
|---|---|
| writ | something written : writing |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |