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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malediction | curse |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| scotch | scottish |
| bookish | of or relating to books |