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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| application | an act of applying: |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |