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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| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
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| wont | accustomed |
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| pendant | something suspended: such as |
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