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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| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
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| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
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| snivel | to run at the nose |
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