GRE Word List

PREAMBLE

an introductory statement

The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.

Random words

WordMeaning
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
clipperone that clips something
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together