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 |
|---|---|
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| enrapture | to fill with delight |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |