GRE Word List
DETRACTION
a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
The meaning of the word detraction is a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling.
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entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
itinerant | traveling from place to place |
filial | of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter |
desperate | having lost hope |
cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
compilation | the act or process of compiling |
credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |