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
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
pendingduring
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle