GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
fulcrumprop
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
egressa place or means of going out : exit
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
museto become absorbed in thought
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck