GRE Word List
PREAMBLE
an introductory statement
The meaning of the word preamble is an introductory statement.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
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| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
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| verbalize | to express something in words |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
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