Jan 08, 2026
Calumny
(n.)
cal-um-ny
kal-uhm-nee
Definition:
A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something.
Example:
The fashion editor spread a calumny about the model when they broke up so she would not get work again.
Excise
(n.)
ex-cise
ek’siz
Definition:
A tax on the production, sale, or consumption of certain commodities within a country.
Example:
The excise on soda raised the price of it at the store.
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