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
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
tawnyof the color tawny
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion