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
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
demurto take exception : object
oratorone who delivers an oration
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate