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
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
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jostleto come in contact or into collision
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
monotonytedious sameness
clichea trite phrase or expression
shavingthe act of one that shaves
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
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