Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
He still repeats that old canard that the President facilitated the terrorist attacks against this country.
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documentary report
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dogmatic belief
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malicious rumour
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anecdotal evidence
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A canard is a false or unfounded story, often used to describe a hoax or malicious rumor deliberately spread to deceive. The context refers to someone repeating a baseless claim about the President's involvement in terrorism. 'Documentary report' (A) and 'anecdotal evidence' (D) imply some factual basis, while 'dogmatic belief' (B) refers to rigid adherence to doctrine, not spreading falsehoods.