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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
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| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| nurture | training |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
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| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
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