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
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
appendattach
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
equipoisea state of equilibrium
requiteto make return for : repay
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
distortto twist (see twist
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic