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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
accessiblecapable of being reached
unkemptnot combed
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
malcontenta discontented person:
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
precipitousprecipitate