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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| verge | brink |
| actuary | clerk |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| pander | to act as a pander |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |