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 |
|---|---|
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| provision | the act or process of providing |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |