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
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
scourgewhip
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
meddlesomegiven to meddling
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
finalethe close or termination of something: such as