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
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
obsessivetending to cause obsession
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
distortto twist (see twist
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
peccadilloa slight offense
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing