GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
brackishsomewhat salty
requiteto make return for : repay
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
anthropologistthe science of human beings
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will