GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
expatriatebanish
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
snipa small piece that is snipped off