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
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
elysianof or relating to Elysium
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)