GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
indicativeserving to indicate
espousemarry
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin