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

WordMeaning
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility