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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|---|---|
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| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
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