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
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
quizzicalcomically quaint
natalnative
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
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mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected