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

WordMeaning
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
purveyorone that purveys
disingenuouslacking in candor
frigidintensely cold
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize