GRE Word List
LEGACY
a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
The meaning of the word legacy is a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
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| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
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