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
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
galea strong current of air:
abateto decrease in force or intensity
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
buffeta blow especially with the hand
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility