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
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
lewdobscene
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated