GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
ferventvery hot : glowing