GRE Word List
CANARD
a false or unfounded report or story
The meaning of the word canard is a false or unfounded report or story.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |