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
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
executorone who executes something
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
disclaimto make a disclaimer
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
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