GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
caterto provide a supply of food
corrugatedhaving corrugations
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
transpireto take place : go on
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach