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
gistessence; main point; substance
deploreto feel or express grief for
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
conventionagreement
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
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