GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
betrayto lead astray
dys-abnormal
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
retributionrecompense