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
depredationto lay waste : plunder
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
inanimatenot animate:
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
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subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
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