GRE Word List
PREAMBLE
an introductory statement
The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| innocuous | producing no injury : harmless |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| malodorous | having a bad odor |