GRE Word List

SLUR

an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion

The meaning of the word slur is an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion.

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WordMeaning
leave-takingdeparture
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
outlooka place offering a view
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
askewout of line : at an angle
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness