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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headlongheadfirst
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
expenditurethe act or process of expending
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
drasticacting rapidly or violently
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
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