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
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
egregiousconspicuous
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism