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
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
mutedbeing mute : silent