- The erudite biologist was viewed by many of his colleagues as a likely winner of the
Nobel Prize.
gaffe (gaf) n a social blunder; an embarrassing mistake; a faux pas
Mnemonic:- In some cultures, burping after you eat is considered a sign that you liked the meal. In
our culture, it’s considered a gaffe. - You commit a gaffe when you ask a man if he’s wearing a toupee.
- Michael Kinsley defines a politician’s gaffe as “when one inadvertently tells the truth.”
indolent (IN duh lent) adj lazy
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