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 |
|---|---|
| malaise | an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| repugnance | the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |