GRE Word List

CALUMNY

a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation

The meaning of the word calumny is a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation.

Random words

WordMeaning
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
propsomething that props or sustains : support
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
rostera roll or list of personnel
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly