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
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects