GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
cemeterya burial ground
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect