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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| delusive | likely to delude |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |