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
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
promptto move to action : incite
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good