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
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
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disclaimto make a disclaimer
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
stringenttight
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border