GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
boona timely benefit : blessing
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
malodoroushaving a bad odor