GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)