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 |
|---|---|
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |