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
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
patentopen to public inspection
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preternaturalexisting outside of nature
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
vertexthe top of the head
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
environencircle