GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
meandera winding path or course
climeclimate
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism