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 |
|---|---|
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| poise | balance |
| mortician | undertaker |