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
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
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basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
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preternaturalexisting outside of nature
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obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
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