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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| braid | to make from braids |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| fester | to generate pus |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |