GRE Word List
PREAMBLE
introductory statement
The meaning of the word preamble is introductory statement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| barefaced | shameless and noticeable; blatant; bold; unconcealed; having no covering on the face; Ex. barefaced lie |
| tiller | handle used to move boat's rudder (to steer) |
| personable | attractive (in personality or appearance) |
| interim | meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper |
| penury | extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy |
| idle | not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V. |
| epigram | witty thought or saying, usually short |
| amity | friendship; peaceful relationship as between nations |
| heterodox | (of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional |
| askew | crookedly; slanted; at an angle |
