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
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
egressa place or means of going out : exit
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
sleightdeceitful craftiness
constraintthe act of constraining
acmethe highest point or stage
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship