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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|---|---|
| didactic | designed or intended to teach |
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| imprecation | curse |
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| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
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