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
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
natalnative
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage