GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
monotonytedious sameness
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
retortto pay or hurl back : return
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)