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
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
bitterbeing, 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
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder