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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| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| sear | being dried and withered |
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| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| document | proof |
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