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
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
prowessdistinguished bravery
dulcetsweet to the taste
quicksilvermercury
finishto come to an end : terminate
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice