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
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
pliantpliable
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior