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.
Random words
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|---|---|
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| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
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