GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
predecessorone that precedes
lumberto move ponderously
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
obsessivetending to cause obsession
lacerationthe act of lacerating