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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| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
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| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
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| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |