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 |
|---|---|
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| bleak | exposed and barren and often windswept |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |