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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emendto correct usually by textual alterations
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
urchinhedgehog
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
funerealof or relating to a funeral