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
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
pendantsomething suspended: such as
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
miragean optical (see optical