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
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
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foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
muddleto make turbid or muddy
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
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vendorone that vends : seller
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