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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| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |
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| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| ignite | to set afire |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| resign | relegate |
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