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 |
|---|---|
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |