GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
fienddevil
clipperone that clips something
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
provisionthe act or process of providing