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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corpusclea minute particle
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
garishclothed in vivid colors
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
nubileof marriageable condition or age