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
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
stoutstrong of character: such as
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble