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
categoricalabsolute
yoretime past and especially long past
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
assailto attack violently : assault
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
pluckto pull or pick off or out