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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| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
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| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| vertex | the top of the head |