GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
propellantcapable of propelling
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
husbanda male partner in a marriage
witherto become dry and sapless
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
retributionrecompense
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat