GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

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WordMeaning
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
emollientmaking soft or supple
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
stem_fromarise from; originate from
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
overblownpast the prime of bloom
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness