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
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
thronga multitude of assembled persons
branda charred piece of wood
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
suppliantsupplicant
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate