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
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
retrenchcut down
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
symmetrybalanced proportions
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
compilationthe act or process of compiling
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
quenchput out