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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| mulct | fine |
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| dilute | attenuate |