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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
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| braid | to make from braids |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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| swill | wash |
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| raiment | clothing |