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
Word | Meaning |
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retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
prowess | distinguished bravery |
dulcet | sweet to the taste |
quicksilver | mercury |
finish | to come to an end : terminate |
rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body |
fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |