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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WordMeaning
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly