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
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censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
insubordination | disobedient to authority |
fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |