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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| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| millennium | the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |