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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| hortatory | hortative |
| gnarl | snarl |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| dilate | to become enlarged or widened |