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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pontificalepiscopal attire
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
kismetfate
remissionthe act or process of remitting
encompassinclude
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation