GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
sophistphilosopher
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
vieto strive for superiority : contend
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)