GRE Word List
PREFATORY
introductory; of a preface
The meaning of the word prefatory is introductory; of a preface.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| timbre | quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument (which distinguishes it from others of the same pitch) |
| erotic | pertaining to passionate love or sexual love |
| herald | messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher |
| impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
| scurvy | contemptible; despicable; N: disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C |
| chip | lose a small piece from the surface or edge; N: small piece broken off something; CF. French fry; Potato chip/crisp |
| imminent | impending; near at hand |
| tribunal | court of justice |
| decoy | lure or bait; V. |
| suppliant | entreating; beseeching; N. |
