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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
forebearsancestor
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought