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
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
pseudonyma fictitious name
incrustationa crust or hard coating
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guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
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inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence