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.

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WordMeaning
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
verbalizeto express something in words
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
spruceto make spruce
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid