GRE Word List
DEFAME
to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
The meaning of the word defame is to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel.
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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| expound | to set forth : state |