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 |
|---|---|
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |