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
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
forlornbereft
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy