GRE Word List
PREAMBLE
an introductory statement
The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |