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
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
rallyto muster for a common purpose
remittancea sum of money remitted
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
confideto have confidence : trust
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment