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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| devious | wandering |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |