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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| clime | climate |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
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