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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|---|---|
| expatriate | banish |
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| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
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