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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blackball | to vote against |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |