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
repudiateto refuse to accept
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
appeasepacify
tyrannyoppressive power