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
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation