GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
corrugatedhaving corrugations
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
compulsorymandatory
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy