GRE Word List
VILIFY
to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
The meaning of the word vilify is to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
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| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
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