GRE Word List
GAFFE
social blunder
The meaning of the word gaffe is social blunder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prevaricate | lie; hide the truth (by equivocating) |
| taper | very thin candle; gradual decrease in the width of a long object; V. make or become gradually narrower toward one end |
| imminent | impending; near at hand |
| recline | lie down |
| cosmic | pertaining to the universe; vast |
| beeline | direct quick route |
| declivity | downward slope |
| prestige | respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige |
| tensile | capable of being stretched; of tension; Ex. tensile rubber |
| dictum | authoritative and weighty statement (made by a judge in court); saying; maxim; CF. obiter dictum: incidental, nonbinding remark (something said in passing) |
