GRE Word List

PREFATORY

of, relating to, or constituting a preface

The meaning of the word prefatory is of, relating to, or constituting a preface.

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WordMeaning
prosodythe study of versification
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
severto put or keep apart : divide
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt