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
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spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
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groovea long narrow channel or depression
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
passepast one's prime
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
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punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
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