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
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of