GRE Word List
PRELUDE
introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
The meaning of the word prelude is introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| caprice | whim; sudden change of mind without any real cause |
| missile | object to be thrown or projected |
| loft | room or space under the roof; attic |
| seep | pass slowly through small openings; ooze; trickle; N. seepage |
| disconsolate | hopelessly sad (at the loss of something) |
| purchase | secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing |
| tablet | small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall |
| compulsion | compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse |
| syllogism | logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument |
| despoil | plunder; sack; Ex. despoil the village |