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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WordMeaning
uniquebeing the only one : sole
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
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victualsfood usable by people