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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dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
buoyanthaving buoyancy
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal