GRE Word List
CALUMNY
malicious misrepresentation; slander
The meaning of the word calumny is malicious misrepresentation; slander.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elucidate | explain; make clear; clarify; enlighten; CF. lucid |
| supersede | replace; cause to be set aside; make obsolete; N. supersession |
| defect | shortcoming; V: desert (in order to join the opposite one) |
| alloy | mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity; V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture with other maetals; pure; complete; unqualified; Ex. unalloyed happiness |
| obituary | death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ. |
| meddlesome | interfering; V. meddle: interfere |
| filibuster | block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter |
| inconsequential | insignificant; unimportant |
| chase | ornament a metal surface by indenting; follow rapidly to catch |
| delve | dig; search deeply; investigate |