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
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
solicitto make petition to : entreat
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
sidetracksiding
repelto drive back : repulse