GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
embroiderto ornament with needlework
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
raimentclothing
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards