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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| stun | to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |