GRE Word List

ASPERSION

a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation

The meaning of the word aspersion is a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation.

Random words

WordMeaning
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
emulateto strive to equal or excel
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
impingeencroach
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
banea source of harm or ruin : curse