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
clamornoisy shouting
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quizzicalcomically quaint
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distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
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