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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introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
impedimentsomething that impedes
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge