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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WordMeaning
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
emulateto strive to equal or excel
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
recuperateto get back : regain
cataclysmflood
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining