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
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
rompone that romps
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct