GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
declivitydownward inclination
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)