GRE Word List

PRELUDE

an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter

The meaning of the word prelude is an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter.

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advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play