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
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
gibeto utter taunting words
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
spoofdeceive
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar