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
galea strong current of air:
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
demeritoffense
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
gushto issue copiously or violently
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
heedto pay attention