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
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
bitinghaving the power to bite
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
emulateto strive to equal or excel
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration