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.

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WordMeaning
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
raga waste piece of cloth
vendorone that vends : seller
maneuvera military or naval movement
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken