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
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
juncturea point of time
outlooka place offering a view
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
niggletrifle
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger