GRE Word List
LIBEL
defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
The meaning of the word libel is defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pacifist | one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes |
| whine | complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication) |
| corroborate | confirm; support; strengthen |
| solicitor | lawyer in the lower court of law |
| ethnic | relating to races |
| acclaim | applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of approval and praise |
| stem | stop or check (the flow of); Ex. stem the bleeding from the slashed artery; N: main axis of a plant; stalk |
| appellation | name; title |
| indecision | irresolution; inability to make up one's mind |
| presentiment | premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear |