GRE Word List
SULLY
to make soiled or tarnished : defile
The meaning of the word sully is to make soiled or tarnished : defile.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
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| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |