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 |
|---|---|
| spoof | deceive |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| wreak | bring about |
| scintilla | spark |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |