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
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
encircleto form a circle around : surround
descryto catch sight of
pento shut in or as if in a pen
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
legenda story coming down from the past
wreakbring about