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Canard means a false report or piece of news. Some more synonyms: Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.

‘abject’ means helpless, miserable, despicable situation, ‘obstruct’ means to hinder, ‘abstract’ is the literal opposite of concrete, real.

The word ‘Sanguine’ means ‘cheerfully optimistic, hopeful’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘optimistic’. The other three words: Patriotic - expressing or inspired by patriotism; Picturesque - visually charming; Secular - concerned with non-religious subjects.

The word ‘Expiation’ means the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.

If you are discomfited by something, it causes you to feel slightly embarrassed or confused. In other words, it, frustrates you.

An erudite person is scholarly. He or she is full of learning. Now, where does a learned person get his or her learning from? From the world of education or books. In other words, the person has an academic orientation.

‘Ostensible’ means seeming or stated to be real or true, when this is perhaps not the case i.e., apparent.

‘Abashed’ means embarrassed and ashamed because of something that you have done i.e., embarrassed.

When a cyclone affects an area, the people are deprived of their belongings. You then give them money, clothes, food, etc. Such gifts to the poor and needy are called alms. These gifts are also known as charity.

The word ‘contiguous’ means ‘near’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Adjoining’. The other three words: Tedious - tiresome and long; Quarrelsome - argumentative; Arduous - laborious.