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 |
|---|---|
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| corpulent | having a large bulky body : obese |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| idyllic | pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| denizen | inhabitant |