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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |