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 |
|---|---|
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| append | attach |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |