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 |
|---|---|
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |