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
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
incognitowith one's identity concealed
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
queryquestion
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function