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
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
compulsionan act of compelling
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
trampletramp
bugabooan imaginary object of fear