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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| query | question |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |