GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
piquantengagingly provocative
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain