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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |