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.

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WordMeaning
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
recitala detailed account : enumeration
reprisala retaliatory act
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults