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
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
transcribeto make a written copy of
passiveacted upon by an external agency
apexthe uppermost point : vertex