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
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
itineranttraveling from place to place
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
promptto move to action : incite
fructifyto bear fruit