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
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit