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
ramificationbranch
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
disingenuouslacking in candor
dyspepticindigestion
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness