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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| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
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| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |