GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
promptto move to action : incite
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater