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
pryto look closely or inquisitively
juncturea point of time
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resurrectto raise from the dead
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receptiveable or inclined to receive