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
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
discomposeto destroy the composure of
treadto step or walk on or over
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten