GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase