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 |
|---|---|
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| paradigm | example |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| verge | brink |