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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WordMeaning
retiringreserved
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
motea small particle : speck
nutritiousnourishing
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
offensivemaking attack : aggressive