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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luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
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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 |