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
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
retainto keep in possession or use
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
savanta person of learning
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
gauntexcessively thin and angular