GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania