GRE Word List

LEGEND

a story coming down from the past

The meaning of the word legend is a story coming down from the past.

Random words

WordMeaning
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
promptto move to action : incite
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous