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
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
myriadten thousand
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
primto give a prim or demure expression to
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial