GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
smughighly self-satisfied
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification