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
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
edicta proclamation having the force of law
mysticmystical
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy