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
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
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putativecommonly accepted or supposed
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touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
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supplicantone who supplicates
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