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.
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| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
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| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
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| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
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| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
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