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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gradationa series forming successive stages
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
allegeto assert without proof or before proving