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
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
coincorner
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended