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 |
|---|---|
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |