GRE Word List
BESMIRCH
to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
The meaning of the word besmirch is to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully.
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|---|---|
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| throes | pang |
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| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
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| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |