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
inundateoverwhelm
ephemerallasting a very short time
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blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
overtopen to view : manifest
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
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