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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|---|---|
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
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| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| whittle | a large knife |
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