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
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
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impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
warrantsanction
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profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
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