GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium