GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
lacerationthe act of lacerating
supplicantone who supplicates
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
inequityinjustice
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen