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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| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
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| untenable | not able to be defended |
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| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
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