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 |
|---|---|
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| oratorio | a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| obscure | dark |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| headlong | headfirst |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |