GRE Word List
CALUMNY
malicious misrepresentation; slander
The meaning of the word calumny is malicious misrepresentation; slander.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supposititious | assumed; counterfeit; hypothetical |
| gloat | express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels. |
| ceremonious | marked by formality; extremely formal and polite; CF. ceremony: conventional social courtesy |
| fictitious | imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional |
| unequivocal | plain; clear; obvious |
| allege | state without proof |
| inkling | hint; slight indication |
| entity | real being |
| putative | supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child |
| erode | eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the rocks. |
