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
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
oatha 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
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
provisionthe act or process of providing
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
transcribeto make a written copy of