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
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
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unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
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hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
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warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself