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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WordMeaning
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
seedycontaining or full of seeds
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
deputizeto appoint as deputy
implicationsomething implied: such as
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation